SMALL, MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ACCOUNT PROGRAM MANAGER

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Small, Minority, Women-Owned Business Account Program Manager (SMWOBA) within the Office Finance Programs in the Division of Business Growth & Attraction.

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

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This position is responsible for the full-time administration, oversight, and strategic management of the Small, Minority, Women-Owned Business Account (SMWOBA) program and serves as the primary conductor for the State's Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT) program.

The Program Manager ensures compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, financial policies, procurement requirements, and program objectives critical to maintaining effective oversight of fund operations, financial accountability, stakeholder coordination, and legislative awareness. This position serves as the central point of engagement among fund managers, financial institutions, Commerce leadership, auditors, legal counsel, and external stakeholders while ensuring accurate reporting and responsible stewardship of public funds. Position will: promote the program across the State; oversee solicitation, procurement, selection and on boarding of new fund managers; develop and manage fund manager contacts; coordinate legislative inquiries and manage legislative requests; analyzing program performance metrics, recommend operational improvements; prepare executive level reports and provide ongoing monitoring of performance.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Economic or Business Administration or a closely field.

Experience: Eight years of experience in administrative or professional work. Five years of experience must have involved commercial bank lending, underwriting, analyzing project information, financial statements, projections, portfolio and credit analysis and reports, grant administration, collateral evaluations, and loan documentation.

Note:

An equivalent combination of education and experience in a closely related field may be considered.

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.Advanced degree 

2. Demonstrated experience providing financing assistance to small, minority and women-owned businesses.

3. Experience in fund and grant administration 

4. Four (4) years of proven leadership or supervisory experience over a program.  

5. Knowledge and experience in state government procurement, financial systems, laws, regulations and policies.

Employees in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a valid driver's license.

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. 

The assessment 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.

This recruitment contains Supplemental Questions.  It is important to complete the Supplemental Questions as part of the application process.  Please note that your answers on the Supplemental Questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. To be considered, you must submit a complete application and all required materials by the closing date, including the supplemental questionnaire.  A resume may be included as supporting documentation, but a resume alone will not be accepted or considered. Information submitted after the closing date will not be reviewed.

 

If unable to apply online, please submit your state application/resume and supplemental questionnaire by the closing date and time to HR contact:  anna.halikias@maryland.gov 

 

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to the HR contact. 

 

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

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

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.

 

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