City of Baltimore
Deputy Director of Budget and Finance - Office of Council President
City of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Deputy Director of Budget and Finance – Office of Council President
Job Summary The Office of the City Council President is hiring a Deputy Director of Budget and Finance to lead the City Council President’s budgetary, fiscal, and legislative agenda. The role reports to the Director of Oversight and works closely with the Director of Budget and Finance. Responsibilities include complex fiscal studies, analysis of the annual city budget, fiscal policy recommendations, legislative strategy, and stakeholder engagement. The Deputy Director will also support the President’s role as Chair of the Board of Estimates and participate in finance, budget, and related legislation.
Essential Functions
Conduct complex fiscal and financial policy studies on legislation introduced by the City Council.
Analyze and make recommendations on the annual city budget, including revenues, appropriations, and agency expenditures.
Prepare fiscal notes, reports, and memos on budgetary and fiscal matters for the City Council President.
Support and help execute the City Council President’s budget and finance strategy, ensuring alignment with mission, vision, and values.
Manage or execute hearing development related to financial and budgetary matters in standing committees.
Provide fiscal analysis on the impact of legislation, including effects on small businesses and intergovernmental relations.
Support the Council President’s role as Chair of the Board of Estimates, coordinating engagement with the Comptroller and other stakeholders.
Develop and support the introduction and passage of finance, budget, and related legislation.
Participate in work groups convened by City Council or the Administration to study fiscal or budgetary issues.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance fiscal and legislative goals.
Plan and coordinate professional development opportunities for Council members and staff on fiscal topics.
Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, accounting, business, economics, finance, government, or a related field.
Experience:
At least four (4) years in the collection, analysis, and evaluation of fiscal data related to government programs, policies, or procedures.
Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge:
Public budgetary practices, fiscal analysis, financial research, statistics, evaluation, municipal finance, government operations, and trends in municipal, state, and federal budgeting.
Skills and Abilities:
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to synthesize complex budgetary and financial topics and present findings clearly.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, staff, agencies, and external partners.
Demonstrated capacity to support and mentor others through professional development.
Additional Information
Background check: required for positions of trust.
Probation: 6‑month mandatory probation for all selected candidates.
Financial disclosure: required for this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact the Department of Human Resources.
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Job Summary The Office of the City Council President is hiring a Deputy Director of Budget and Finance to lead the City Council President’s budgetary, fiscal, and legislative agenda. The role reports to the Director of Oversight and works closely with the Director of Budget and Finance. Responsibilities include complex fiscal studies, analysis of the annual city budget, fiscal policy recommendations, legislative strategy, and stakeholder engagement. The Deputy Director will also support the President’s role as Chair of the Board of Estimates and participate in finance, budget, and related legislation.
Essential Functions
Conduct complex fiscal and financial policy studies on legislation introduced by the City Council.
Analyze and make recommendations on the annual city budget, including revenues, appropriations, and agency expenditures.
Prepare fiscal notes, reports, and memos on budgetary and fiscal matters for the City Council President.
Support and help execute the City Council President’s budget and finance strategy, ensuring alignment with mission, vision, and values.
Manage or execute hearing development related to financial and budgetary matters in standing committees.
Provide fiscal analysis on the impact of legislation, including effects on small businesses and intergovernmental relations.
Support the Council President’s role as Chair of the Board of Estimates, coordinating engagement with the Comptroller and other stakeholders.
Develop and support the introduction and passage of finance, budget, and related legislation.
Participate in work groups convened by City Council or the Administration to study fiscal or budgetary issues.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance fiscal and legislative goals.
Plan and coordinate professional development opportunities for Council members and staff on fiscal topics.
Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, accounting, business, economics, finance, government, or a related field.
Experience:
At least four (4) years in the collection, analysis, and evaluation of fiscal data related to government programs, policies, or procedures.
Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge:
Public budgetary practices, fiscal analysis, financial research, statistics, evaluation, municipal finance, government operations, and trends in municipal, state, and federal budgeting.
Skills and Abilities:
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to synthesize complex budgetary and financial topics and present findings clearly.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, staff, agencies, and external partners.
Demonstrated capacity to support and mentor others through professional development.
Additional Information
Background check: required for positions of trust.
Probation: 6‑month mandatory probation for all selected candidates.
Financial disclosure: required for this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact the Department of Human Resources.
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