Introduction
The Maryland
Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the contractual position
of Program Director, Army, in its Office of Military & Federal Affairs,
within the Division of Industry, International & Innovation.
This is a contractual position and incumbent will work 32 hours per week.
GRADE
$61.00 hourly
LOCATION OF POSITION
The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The primary function of the Program Director is to leverage, coordinate and provide Army and National Guard related insights across the Department of Commerce, and other state and local departments to advance economic development within the installations and in the local/state business communities.
POSITION DUTIES
This position monitors State and Federal actions which impact Maryland’s Army and
National Guard military installations and related facilities; actively promotes
the missions of the Army and National Guard installations and missions;
participates in local military alliances and defense-affiliated organizations;
informs and leverages support from members of Maryland’s Congressional
Delegation, State officials and the business community; collaborates with
Department of Defense stakeholders to ensure the economic vitality of Army and
National Guard programs in the state through business opportunity and job
creation, and mission support; assist with program performance and management
of defense-related grants to further defense diversification, technology
commercialization and defense community resilience planning activities in the
state.
The selected candidate will possess excellent written, oral, and
decision-making skills, excellent interpersonal skills. ability to handle multiple, concurrent, and
high priority projects; knowledge of programs and resources provided by
Federal, State and local government that support economic development,
technology, commercialization; ability to interact professionally with senior
defense and elected officials is essential. Proficiency with Microsoft Office,
Google Suite, or other relevant software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university in business, economic, or related field.
EXPERIENCE: Five years' experience in program management or
professional work. Four years of this experience involving exercising
responsibility for defense programs. U.S. Army military service experience as a Field Grade
Officer (O-4 to O-6), Senior Warrant Officer (CW4-CW5), or Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (E-8 to E-9) with a primary focus on enterprise-level
operations, brigade/division-level staff operations, or strategic program
management.
Notes:
Additional experience in program management or professional work for a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general 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. Three (3) years’ experience working with the US Army in
areas involving installations, defense mission support. Minimum of three (3) years’
experience as a Battalion/Brigade Commander, or Command Sergeant Major, or
Primary Staff Officer (G-1/G-4/G-8) at the Division, Corps or Major Army
Command (MACOM) level.
2. Experience
working with federal and private sectors.
3. Proven track record of managing
joint programs between the Department of the Army and private sector
contractors or federal agencies.
4. Documented experience managing Army
Installations (IMCOM), garrison operations or Defense Mission Support programs.
5. Master’s degree in business administration, Public Policy, Defense Studies,
or graduate of a Senior Service College (e.g. War College).
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.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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: 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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