Management and Budget Specialist III, Grade N25

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THIS IS AN INTERNAL "ONLY" JOB POSTING, AVAILABLE TO CURRENT Montgomery County GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.

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This Position is ONLY Open to Montgomery County Government Employees:

1. Current Montgomery County Government employees.
2. Montgomery County employees who were affected by a reduction-in-force and currently have RIF priority rights.
3. Active Montgomery County local fire and rescue department volunteers with at least 50 points under the length of service award program (LOSAP); or
4. Active Project SEARCH Interns or former Montgomery County Government Customized Employment Public Interns, or Project SEARCH Interns within 24 months of completion of internship.

Please note: The salary range above represents the earning potential for this position. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $83,556 to $127,017, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The mission of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. The Department has five divisions: Highway Services, Parking Management, Transit Services, Traffic Engineering and Operations, and Transportation Engineering. We are a large organization with over 1,200 employees and a dedicated County budget of $300 million.

The Division of Transit Services coordinates transit services in Montgomery County. Transit accomplishes an essential mobility mission of the County, connecting people, communities, workplaces, educational institutions, recreational opportunities, and many other essential destinations. The Division employs 850+ people and operates nearly 400 buses on 80+ fixed routes throughout Montgomery County. The Division plans, schedules, and manages the County's Ride On bus system, consisting of County-owned and operated buses. Ride On carries roughly 18 million riders annually.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), Transit Services Division, is seeking a highly skilled Management and Budget Specialist III to support and advance the division’s comprehensive budget operations.

This role safeguards the integrity of the division’s operating and personnel budgets by ensuring precise financial documentation, accurate reporting, and reliable data that support efficient transit operations. In this capacity, you will prepare and maintain detailed budget records, monitor program expenditures, and ensure all budget entries comply with county requirements and operational needs. You will analyze spending trends, identify variances, and develop financial models that forecast future budget requirements and support strategic planning across the division. You will also assist in developing budget submissions, respond to financial inquiries, and provide clear, data-driven insights to guide decision-making across Transit Services.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and budget development, along with strong proficiency in statistical functions, data modeling, and the use of analytical tools for data manipulation and forecasting. You will build financial models that project future budget needs, analyze operational trends, and support decision-making across the division.

The Management and Budget Specialist III advances MCDOT/Transit Services’ mission by supporting the development, monitoring, and integrity of the division’s operating and personnel budgets. This includes preparing financial analyses, evaluating trends, and ensuring budget decisions are based on accurate data, clear projections, and sound financial reasoning.

Responsibilities include:

• Assess budget requests using benchmarking, trend analysis, projections, and program evaluations to ensure alignment with division priorities.
• Prepare clear reports and presentations comparing budgeted versus actual spending and highlighting key financial issues.
• Perform monthly reconciliations to ensure transaction accuracy and compliance with county standards.
• Provide financial analyses and scenario-based models to inform management on spending plans, resource needs, and overall fiscal health.
• Maintain accurate, reliable budget data with strong attention to detail.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, concise language for diverse audiences and collaborate across the division.
• Identifies spending variances, analyzes root causes, and recommends corrective actions.
• Use statistical functions, data modeling, and analytical tools to generate insights that support division goals.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience reviewing, analyzing, and monitoring operating and/or capital budgets, including analysis of and reporting on management and programmatic issues having budgetary implications.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: None.

Medical Exam Protocol:Thisposition requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.

Financial Disclosure Statements: This position is designated as one that requires filing a Financial Disclosure Statement, and you will be required to disclose information about your financial affairs.

We will use preference criteria:

• Experience explaining and justifying budgeting processes, financial analyses, and spending recommendations to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to apply modern budget principles and best practices to evaluate budget requests, develop achievable spending plans, and monitor their successful execution within an operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of fiscal management and the ability to leverage technology and analytical tools to gather, analyze, and interpret financial information for decision-making.
• Proven skill in translating complex financial data into clear, concise insights that support program planning and resource allocation.
• Ability to identify spending variances, assess root causes, and recommend corrective actions that maintain budget integrity.
• Demonstrated proficiency with modern budget and data-analysis technology, including advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), as well as experience using statistical functions, data-modeling tools, and other financial software to gather, analyze, and interpret complex financial data.