Director of Finance, Contracts and Performance Monitoring (PROGRAM MANAGER III)

Introduction

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When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.

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We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.Â

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

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services

Social Services AdministrationÂ

25 S. Charles Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

Directs the financial operations, budget development, and contract administration for the Social Services Administration (SSA). This position provides executive oversight of state and federal funding allocations to ensure the continuous delivery of Child Welfare and Adult Services. The incumbent manages complex procurement processes and monitors performance-based contracts to ensure compliance with fiscal mandates and agency mission. Additionally, the position will monitor contracts executed with purchase of care provider contracts (residential childcare and child placement agency) and SSA Program Contracts.Â

POSITION DUTIES

• Directs the formulation and execution of SSAâs $598.2 million budget, covering Central, Child Welfare, and Adult Services.
• Analyzes proposed policy changes for fiscal impact and provides expert recommendations to SSA Executive Leadership and the General Assembly.
• Plans, organizes, and evaluates the work of professional staff, including managers of managers.
• Establishes and periodically reviews written unit protocols to ensure timely and accurate contract processing.
• Prepares executive-level correspondence and fiscal presentations for DHS/SSA leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Masterâs Degree from accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Social Work

Experience: Five years of professional experience in fiscal management, contract administration, procurement, budget oversight, or performance monitoring within a government, human services, or child welfare environment. This experience must include at least two years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity overseeing professional staff.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Two years of experience managing large-scale budgets, responding to formal audits, and interpreting federal and State regulations
• One year of experience utilizing enterprise-level financial management systems such as Financial Management Information System (FMIS) or Advanced Purchasing and Inventory Control System (ADPICS) to perform data analysis or budget reconciliation
• A nationally recognized professional certification for procurement or contract management such as Certified Maryland Procurement Officer (CMPO), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), or an equivalent

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies.

If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.Â

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:  STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS.

• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year. Â
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least thirteen (13) holidays per year. Â
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
• Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may maila paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Maryland Department of Human Services,Employment Services, Attention: Heather Braddy, 25 South Charles St, Room 1116, Baltimore,Maryland 21201.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email HeatherBraddy at heather.braddy2@maryland.gov; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online applicationsystem, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and ExaminationDivision, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@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 Stateâs diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.