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PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I (INTERNAL)

DIRECTOR, PORTFOLIO ADMINISTRATION

Recruitment #25-005482-0024

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position serving as Director of Portfolio Administration within the Office of Finance Programs & Incentives within the Division of Business Attraction & Special Projects.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. 

THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EMPLOYEES

GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

This position supervises staff responsible for the monitoring, compliance and exception reporting functions of the Department’s portfolio of loans, grants and investments across programs utilized by the Department in carrying out its mission of economic development. These activities span eight programs and their components, totaling over $150 million in assets. As such, the position is responsible for maintaining up-to-date procedures and controls consistent with Department goals and policies.

POSITION DUTIES

The duties of this position include:maintaining up-to-date procedures and controls consistent with Department goals and policies; staff recruiting and development; ensuring the timely and accurate completion of customer documentation; coordination of interactions among direct staff, and other agency units and staff. Incumbent will serve as the program manager overseeing the Small, Minority and women-Owned Business Account – video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT) program (SMWOBA).

The selected candidate must demonstrate a track record of success operating in a fast-past environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; have excellent supervisory skills; knowledge of state, federal, local laws, regulations, policies, and standards pertaining to financial management. Working knowledge of and prior experience with the state Financial Management Information System (FMIS); a proven ability to evaluate and streamline business processes;  handle multiple, concurrent and high priority tasks in a timely manner; and must be detailed oriented.  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace and/or other relevant software is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience:  Eight (8) years responsible professional experience in financial management, accounting, administration, to include: business financial transactions, credit, collateral evaluation, commercial lending, financial analysis or related experiences; five (5) of the years in economic development or business development and four (4) years of supervisory or leadership experience. 

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for 2 years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Knowledge of and experience in state government financial laws, regulations, and policies  

2. Experience with Financial Management Information System (FMIS). 

3. Advanced  degree in accounting, finance or business administration. 

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EMPLOYEES ONLY

SELECTION PROCESS

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. Please answer the supplemental questions. 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300. You may also visit our website at: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce

It is highly preferred that you apply online at http://commerce.maryland.gov/careers - review Career Openings section. Please attach a resume and the supplemental questionnaire to your online application.  If unable to apply online, please submit your state application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire to:  anna.halikias@maryland.gov

Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of Human Resources  
ATTN: DIRECTOR, PORTFOLIO ADMINISTRATION (#25-005482-0024)
The World Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street, 10TH Floor 
Baltimore, Maryland 21202  

As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

 TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 1-800-735-2258





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