Deputy Director of Budget and Finance - Office of Council President

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE, OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL

Deputy Director of Budget and Finance

Salary Range: $79,507 - $127,043

Starting Salary Range: $79,507 - $103,275

GET TO KNOW US

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here:  https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

JOB SUMMARY

The Office of the City Council President is hiring a Deputy Director of Budget and Finance to help lead the City Council President’s budgetary, fiscal, and legislative agenda.
 
Mission Statement
To ensure Baltimore City government offers a best-in-class resident experience that centers equity when engaging with residents and communities, allocating budget dollars, conducting oversight of city agencies, and enacting legislation.

Our Vision
We will innovate, advocate, and deliver results across City government and neighborhoods so that residents, business owners, and visitors champion Baltimore as the best place to visit, live, work, and play.

Values
Results: Constantly striving toward “best-in-class” city services.
Innovation: We don’t settle for the status quo; transformational results require
creative problem-solving.

Community Centered: Our people make Baltimore great, and those residents
inform every decision.
Joy: Baltimore has so much to celebrate, and we proudly share its stories with each other and the world.
 
JOB SUMMARY
The Deputy Director of Budget and Finance provides fiscal and policy leadership to advance the City Council President’s oversight, budget, and finance agenda. This position reports to the Director of Oversight and works in close collaboration with the Director of Budget and Finance. The Deputy Director reviews and conducts complex fiscal studies, analyzes the annual City budget, develops fiscal policy recommendations, and manages legislative and oversight responsibilities related to the City’s financial matters. The role also supports the President’s responsibilities as Chair of the Board of Estimates and engages with stakeholders across City government, State and Federal agencies, and community partners.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conduct complex fiscal and financial policy studies on legislation introduced by
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, including research, analysis, memos, convenings,
interviews, question lines, and follow up.
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 from an accredited college or university in public policy,
accounting, business, econo