Management Analyst III - Department of Corrections

Job Title A vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections. Job Description Under general supervision, performs advanced professional and supervisory professional fiscal, administrative, and analytical duties. Supervises administrative staff. Essential job duties include: Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Corrections. Supervising professional and support staff. Planning, assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of employees performing accounting, clerical, purchasing, budgeting, and other administrative functions. Leading, coordinating and conducting special programs and projects. Formulating, executing, and controlling operating, capital, and grant budgets. Analyzing agency and program expenses, revenues, and other fiscal and budgetary data. Preparing and reviewing budget requests, justifications, and related fiscal documents. Formulating budget proposals. Supervising the preparation of quarterly and annual budget projections. Reviewing, monitoring and authorizing expenditures. Supervising the procurement of goods, services, supplies, and equipment. Reviewing and authorizing purchase requests and requisitions. Providing advice and guidance to staff regarding agency purchasing. Supervising, coordinating, and conducting administrative and management studies. Researching, analyzing, and reporting on a variety of informational, operational, management and personnel issues. Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of agency policies, rules, operations, and methods. Analyzing agency staffing requirements, work scheduling, equipment and facilities. Performing fiscal analyses of management proposals. Preparing and presenting comprehensive reports and memorandums. Administering grants. Preparing grant application submittals. Serving as a liaison between the granter and the agency. Monitoring grant expenditures to ensure they are in accordance with guidelines and appropriation balances. Preparing and processing contracts. Supervising the execution of contracts and the billing of contractors. Managing special service contracts with outside vendors. Coordinating facilities maintenance, repair, and other agency support service activities. Representing the department at meetings or on committees. Examples of other duties include performing other related duties as required. Qualifications Education and experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field; plus four years' experience performing professional fiscal, administrative and analytical duties. Additional experience involving the analysis and evaluation of budgets, systems, policies and procedures, organizations, and programs may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education. Education in business administration, public administration, or a related field beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Knowledge, skills, and abilities (entry level): Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and statistical analysis. Knowledge of current office practices, procedures, and systems. Good knowledge of English grammar and usage. Skill in the use of personal computers and office software packages. Skill in formulating, executing, and controlling budgets. Skill in analyzing expenses, revenues and other budgetary data. Skill in researching, analyzing, and reporting on management issues. Skill in performing fiscal analyses of proposals. Skill in performing statistical analysis of data. Skill in administering contracts and grants. Skill in leading, coordinating, and conducting special projects. Ability to supervise staff. Ability to supervise agency administrative functions. Ability to supervise special programs and projects. Knowledge, skills, and abilities (full performance): Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of County budgetary and purchasing processes, procedures, and methods. Skill in supervising staff. Skill in supervising agency administrative functions. Skill in supervising special programs and projects. Proof of licenses, certifications and education: Applicants are required to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of degree equivalency: Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Management Analyst III-Corrections Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204. Conditions of Employment Physical and environmental conditions: The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites. Job duties of this position will be performed in a fully operational correctional facility, which may include direct inmate contact and all other inherent hazards. Medical examination and employment background investigation: Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Employment Benefits Employment benefits for full-time, merit or classified employees: Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal opportunity employer: Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace: All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace: Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Salary: Annual salary review - step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance General increases - cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated. Longevity increases - in accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County. Employee assistance program: Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health insurance: Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible spending accounts: Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life insurance: Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement: Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions. Paid leave: Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification. Sick leave Vacation leave Personal leave Holidays Bereavement leave Jury leave Military leave Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union: Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Direct deposit: Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Educational assistance: 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group. Deferred compensation: Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice. Disclaimer: This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

Created: 2026-03-10