Under the direction of the Director of Grants Financial Management, the Supervising Budget Analyst performs highly responsible duties and supervisory work in the planning and preparation of the annual restricted grants budget, and in the analysis and control of the restricted grant revenue and expenditure budgets. The incumbent is responsible for supervising and participating in the most difficult and complex restricted grant budgetary, revenue determination and management analysis projects and assists the Director in supporting other budgetary needs of schools, departments and executive staff that are supported by restricted grant funding.

Supervises departmental staff in the formulation, loading and monitoring of all restricted grant budgets;

Reviews and approved budget journals, grant application amendments and new grant applications for processing;

Works closely with the Director and staff in the planning and preparation of the annual restricted grants budget;

Provides annual revenue forecasts for restricted grants;

Completes periodic financial reviews to revalidate restricted category appropriations;

Works closely with Budget and Management Services and Human Resources on position control to ensure authorizations are aligned with approved grants;

Assists with compiling information and responding to audit and grant program review requests;

Monitors grant revenue and expenditure levels based on approved application budget estimates;

Investigates and resolves issues relating to grant management with public stakeholders, school officials and executive leadership;

Provides strategic grant financial budget recommendations to division chiefs and executive staff;

Participates in the formulation and updates of grant procedures and policies;

Provides guidance and discernment in applying and interpreting fiscal grant policies and regulations relating to cost allocations; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of the Uniform Grants Guidance (UGG), federal cost principles, general accounting principles, Financial Reporting Manual for Maryland Public Schools and Maryland State Department of Education Staff Reporting Standards;

Knowledge of the research and statistical principles, methods, and procedures applicable to governmental budgeting and accounting;

Strong leadership and supervisory skills; ability to plan, monitor and supervise the work of others;

Ability to analyze issues, shift priorities and cope with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment;

Ability to think critically and problem solve;

Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team;

Ability to communicate and present effectively both orally and in writing; ability to prepare concise administrative and financial reports;

Computer proficiency with primary emphasis on office organizational tools, spreadsheets, databases, and the Microsoft Office product suite; Oracle database system is highly preferred;

Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local governmental and other agency relationships and budgetary requirements affecting public school operations;

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures; and

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, employees, and the general public.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in business administration, accounting or a related field required.  A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience with progressively responsible experience in federal, state and local grant regulations.



Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) or similar certification preferred.



Oversees and provides guidance and direction to assigned personnel.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




Highly demanding and fast-paced environment; frequently required to work long hours and weekends. Annual leave may be limited during specified timeframes. Local and non-local travel may be required.