Director of Operations

The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy provides access to federal and state grant funds in an effort to support the Governor’s initiatives to fund the police and reduce crime and provide for victims services.  

As part of the fiscal oversight, responsible for the financial transference and database recordation of Agency Final Decisions as per each corresponding bill, to be sent to The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy’s fiscal division for submission to the Comptroller’s Office for final payment.

Interact with claimants, vendors and stakeholders to gather financial and other information in order to process awarded claims. 

Technology

Serves as the technology lead to analyze, interpret internal/external data and make recommendations for efficiency.

Gather data for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the agency.

Program Management

Serve as the VOCA Compensation Federal Program Manager and is responsible for the grant application, quarterly and federal reporting to include Performance Measurement Tool (PMT) reporting, and close out reporting as well as regular communications with the Office of Victims of Crime (OVC), federal program manager to remain in compliance.  Also responsible for the compensation Fund from the State of MD.

Maintaining the Department of Justice Grants Financial Management Certification and act as point of Contact for the OVC certification process. 

Legislation

Consult with the Policy team and provide subject matter expertise on proposed legislation and fiscal notes.

Ad-Hoc Duties

Provide general consultation on agency matters related to external questions and media communications, database workflow, report generation, and historic procedural interpretation. 

Education:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, finance or other related field.

Experience:  Three years of experience performing program management for a large organization, to include fiscal oversight of the program(s) and technical expertise in compiling data and reporting requirements. One year of the three years required must have been in a supervisory role.

Note:  Additional experience as described above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required Bachelors' degree.

Preference will be given to candidates who have one or more of the following skillsets or experience:

Experience working with and understanding victim compensation laws, federal or state.

Working knowledge of the State of MD finance regulations/procedures.  

Technical background in gathering, analyzing and interpreting data.

Legislative experience.

Working knowledge of federal and/or state grants to include reporting, funding and related fiscal matters.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

The evaluation may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, 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.