Introduction
The Maryland Food Center Authority (MFCA) is a public instrumentality of the State. The MFCA mission is to develop, own, operate, improve, and maintain real estate projects that provide economical, sanitary and modern facilities for food distribution in the State of Maryland.
The MFCA operates the Maryland Wholesale Produce Market and the Maryland Market Center, and the Rock Hall Clam House.
Operations of the Authority are funded by entrance and registration fees, service fees, and rental income generated from the operation of its Produce Market and Maryland Market Center.
The MFCA’s employees are not included in the Maryland State Personnel Management System and are instead governed by the independent policies and procedures of the MFCA. All MFCA employees are employed on an at-will basis.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to hpershad@mfca.info by the deadline, July 15, 2026, at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – MFCA Director of Real Estate.
GRADE
Salary range is $130,000 - $190,000
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position is located at the MFCA Administration building at 7801 Oceano Avenue, Jessup, MD 20794, with the possibility of hybrid teleworking arrangements.
POSITION DUTIES
This position is a senior leadership role which reports to
the MFCA Executive Director. The Director of Real Estate will modernize and
optimize the Authority’s real estate function, including the planning,
organizing, and directing of all leasing, property acquisition, and property
disposition activities.
This role will also design and implement standard operating
procedures and compliance protocols to ensure a consistent, transparent, and
strategic approach to real estate management and deliver on the Authority’s
mission to provide economical, sanitary, and modern facilities for food
distribution in the State of Maryland.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Updating
and implementing standardized tenant selection and vetting processes, including
application review and evaluation criteria.
- Managing
lease construction and compliance through robust processes to ensure adherence
to lease terms across the portfolio.
- Negotiating
and overseeing lease agreements and strategic real estate transactions,
including long‑term portfolio strategy and risk assessment.
- Analyzing
and providing recommendations on potential property acquisitions or sales, land
leases, or other transactions.
- Coordinating
closely with the Executive Director on lease reviews and approvals through the Maryland
Board of Public Works.
- Partnering
with the Director of Market Operations to ensure facilities, policies, and
practices meet Authority goals and tenant needs.
- Collaborating
with Director of Finance and other leaders on lease accounting, capital
planning initiatives, budget forecasting, and long‑range real estate investment
planning.
- Serving
as a key advisor to the leadership team on real estate policy, regulatory
considerations, and market trends, ensuring decisions are data‑driven and
aligned with Authority objectives.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
· Master’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Economics, or related fields.
· At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience as a senior-level manager of commercial or government real estate operations, to include experience in lease negotiation and management, land acquisition and development, real estate strategy, and capital planning.
· Familiarity with multitenant warehouse properties.
· Experience with real estate valuation and appraisal.
· Understanding of zoning, land use, and permitting in Maryland.
· Demonstrated experience working with government leasing processes, approvals, and compliance requirements.
· Project management certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or property management certifications such as Certified Property Manager (CPM).
· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
· Functional knowledge of Spanish.
SELECTION PROCESS
It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and education that is related to this position. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
Note: You will be required to submit certification of any licensing prior to being offered a position.
Selected candidates will be required to complete and successfully pass a background check prior to being hired. You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.
BENEFITS
The MFCA offers a generous benefits package that includes:
- Paid holidays.
- State of Maryland health insurance benefits.
- Flexible work environment with an option for hybrid teleworking arrangements.
- Generous paid leave.
- Employee & employer contributory pension plan.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to hpershad@mfca.info by the deadline, July 15, 2026, at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – MFCA Director of Real Estate.
The Maryland Food Center Authority is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply. It is the policy of the MFCA that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities and services without regard to race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, military and veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, State, or federal laws.
