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FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR VI

Chief Financial Officer

Recruitment #26-004533-0007

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Introduction

The Maryland Military Department is seeking a candidate for the position of Fiscal Services Administrator VI. This position serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Agency and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. The role follows a compressed work schedule, Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free parking is available.

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Fifth Regiment Armory
219 29th Division Street 
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the Finance Department at the Maryland Military Department (MMD), providing executive-level oversight of state finance and accounting, budgeting, and federal cooperative agreement reimbursement processes. The CFO works closely with the Assistant Secretary for Administration, The Adjutant General (TAG), the Deputy Adjutant General (DAG), and the United States Property and Fiscal Officer to provide fiscal guidance across the agency.

This position will hold direct financial management responsibility for numerous state programs, including Administration, STARBASE, Honor Guard, Defense Force, Counterdrug Task Force, Center for Military History, State Active-Duty, Education Tuition Assistance, Army and Air Operations and Maintenance, and Healthcare for Heroes. The incumbent will also oversee the 12 Appendices of the Master Cooperative Agreement with the National Guard Bureau, with stewardship over approximately $50 million in combined state and federal operating funds in addition to capital funding that fluctuates based on the Agency’s needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE: Five years of State service experience in resource planning and budget administration, fiscal analysis, and critical fiscal policy implementation, including managing large-scale fiscal operations, along with leading an agency through Federal and State financial and compliance audits. At least three years of the required experience must include high-level managerial experience supervising finance teams, professional staff, and overseeing departmental operations.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. Please include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

*Strong understanding of Maryland government accounting practices and budget hearings. 
*Experience in public sector budgeting managing at least $20,000,000 annually in State and Federal Funding.  
*Experience using State finance applications such as the Budget Analyst and Reporting System (BARS) and the Financial Management and Information System (FMIS).
*Experience managing Federal funding and grants.
*Experience in financial certification of departmental procurements and payroll. 
*Experience providing high level managerial supervision.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Must be a current State of Maryland employee.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland with less than 5 points to operate a state vehicle.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider the information submitted after this date.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to the State of Maryland’s benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to:

Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office 
219 29th Division Street, Room B10  
Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at Kira.williams2@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, 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.

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