Director of LTSSMaryland Data Solutions
IT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR II
Recruitment #26-004491-0007
| Department | MDH Med Care Prgms - Ofc Systems Ops Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 11/12/2026 09:59:00 AM |
| Filing Deadline | 11/30/2026 11:59:00 PM |
| Salary | $106,087.00 - $137,244.00, with potential growth to $167,304.00/year |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
| HR Analyst | Michelle Johnson |
| Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
| Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
Agency Mission
Maryland's health depends on great technology.
Help us build it.
OET is the engine behind MDH — one team driving innovation across every department serving Maryland's most vulnerable residents.
We're looking for technologists ready to reimagine how public health works.
That’s our mission — backed by a state pension, comprehensive benefits, and a team serious about getting it right.
Your skills. Maryland's health. Let’s build it together.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Lead and coordinate application changes, system updates, and process improvements, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term strategy
- Set LTSSMaryland product vision and prioritize projects/releases to maximize value across competing business, policy, and technical needs
- Direct technical architecture and solution design, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, security, and scalability requirements
- Serve as the primary decision-maker for evaluating and approving proposed solutions, workflows, and system enhancements for LTSSMaryland
- Oversee system development activities, including project planning, staffing, progress tracking, and quality assurance
- Manage and guide IT analysts and teams, ensuring deliverables meet scope, quality, and timeline expectations
- Lead stakeholder engagement across leadership, vendors, and users to resolve issues and drive decisions
- Oversee testing phases (e.g., UAT) and ensure business validation and readiness for system releases
- Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve system performance, usability, and efficiency
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
General Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience planning, designing, building, and implementing IT systems.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading large-scale system modernization or enterprise platform initiatives (e.g., Medicaid or public sector systems)
- Experience working with the MDH LTSSMaryland System
- Experience with system architecture and application design, including hands-on work with enterprise systems, integrations (APIs/middleware), databases/SQL, and modern application or web platforms
- Experience setting product vision and managing roadmaps, backlogs, or releases
- Experience overseeing the full system development lifecycle (SDLC), including testing and implementation
- Experience managing or supervising technical teams (e.g., analysts, developers)
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture standards, cloud platforms, and modern BI/reporting tools
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
| Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. | Apply Online |
| View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. | This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. |
| Apply via Paper Application. | You may also download and complete the Paper Application here. |



