Budget and Policy Manager, (Manager II), Grade M2

Budget and Policy Manager, (Manager II), Grade M2

Salary

See Position Description

Location

100 Maryland Ave Rockville MD 20850 USA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2026-00576

Department

County Council

Division

CCL 01 Council Central Staff

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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About the Position

The salary range for this position is $116,956 to $199,734, with the anticipated starting salary for this hire at or less than $161,754.

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C. With more than one million residents, it is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse county in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse counties in the nation.

The County Council is the legislative body for Montgomery County. The Council's synergy of talent, resources, and support makes it an ideal employer for individuals looking to innovate, work on a diverse range of issues, and create blueprints for bold thinking. Council staffers work with elected leaders, community groups, subject matter experts, and residents on a wide range of issues related to budgeting, legislation, and land use decisions. The Office of the County Council is committed to racial equity and social justice practices in all facets of its work. Join an organization with a commitment to dynamically meet the needs of more than one million residents as we govern for today and plan for tomorrow.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Office of the County Council is seeking a Budget and Policy Manager (Manager II). This position will work as part of the Council's Central Staff team - which is the non-partisan, professional staff team responsible for ensuring that the Council meets its budgetary, legislative, land-use, public health, and oversight responsibilities. This Budget and Policy Manager is an executive level position responsible for providing management and oversight of several enterprise-wide initiatives and will work under the direction and supervision of the Deputy Director for Budget and Policy.

What Youll Be Doing

This Budget and Policy Manager (Manager II) position will work closely with the Council's Executive Director and the Deputy Director for Budget and Policy to identify, develop, and execute enterprise-wide initiatives that enable the Council's Central staff team to effectively meet the Council's current and future legislative needs. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Management of the Council's processes, review, and reconciliation of the County's more than $6 billion Capital Budget.
• Continued development and management of the Council's base budget reviews for its almost $8 billion Operating Budget.
• Supervision and coordination of workplans for assigned Council committees.
• Management of the Council's policies, processes, and review of the compensation and benefits for all County-funded agencies.
• Develop and lead diverse staff teams for multiple initiatives and programs.
• Monitor, review, and improve internal and external Council processes to ensure effective implementation of the Council's legislative priorities.
• Special projects as assigned by the Deputy Director for Budget and Policy.

The Budget and Policy Manager must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, and within an organizational structure focused on accountability, respect, and integrity. Additionally, the person selected for this position is expected to help foster an inclusive workplace where all staff feel comfortable and respected, and a person's background, characteristics, beliefs, or life experiences do not negatively impact their work experience.

• Note: Off-site work, weekend and/or evening hours will be required as needed. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned.

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete all application materials including: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) responses to the supplemental questions below. Applications that do not have all documents and answer all questions will not be considered for an interview. The cover letter, resume, and responses to the supplemental questions should be attached as a Word or PDF file within your application. Candidates selected for consideration for this position may also be required to provide writing samples and/or complete a writing assessment later.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

• Why are you interested in the position of Budget and Policy Manager at the County Council?
• Can you describe your approach to analyzing and presenting public sector capital or operating budgets?
• What do you consider to be two of your most recent and notable professional accomplishments that best predict your success in this position?
• How do you build and maintain a high-performing team?

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budget or fiscal management and organizational policymaking, three (3) years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity. Note: the term "executive" is further defined as a management or high-level position involved in technical research, management advisory services, or policymaking. An "executive" is an individual who exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policymaking duties and responsibilities.

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

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

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Interview preference criteria will be used - Applicants placed on the Eligible List will be reviewed for interview consideration based in part on the following criteria:

• A master's degree in a relevant field for this position.
• Developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and managing organizational budget and fiscal policies.
• Developing and executing processes and techniques for organizational change.
• Communicating clearly and effectively through multiple types of media, especially in writing and verbally.
• Working effectively with elected and appointed officials, executive-level managers, and other government officials.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

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MQ Question MANAGER II (000111)

What is your highest level of completed education?

• N/A
• High School/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctorate

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MQ Question MANAGER II CCL (000111)

How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you have in budget or fiscal management and organizational policymaking?

• No Experience
• 1-4 Years Experience
• 5 Years Experience
• 6 Years Experience
• 7 Years Experience
• 8 Years Experience
• 9 Years Experience
• 10 Years Experience
• 11+ Years Experience

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MQ Question MANAGER II CCL (000111)

Do you have three (3) or more years of experience in a supervisory or executive capacity?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please indicate how many years of supervisory or executive experience you have and briefly describe your role, key responsibilities, and number of direct reports.

Required Question

Employer Montgomery County (MD)

Address 101 Monroe Street

7th Floor

Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone 240-777-5000

Website https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr