Director of LTSSMaryland Data Solutions (IT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR II)

Introduction

Agency Mission\r\n\r\nMaryland's health depends on great technology.\r\n Help us build it.\r\nOET is the engine behind MDH — one team driving innovation across every department serving Maryland's most vulnerable residents.\r\nWe're looking for technologists ready to reimagine how public health works.\r\nThat’s our mission — backed by a state pension, comprehensive benefits, and a team serious about getting it right.\r\nYour skills. Maryland's health. Let’s build it together.�\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0023

LOCATION OF POSITION

\r\nMaryland Department of Health\r\n201 W. Preston Street��\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Director of LTSSMaryland Data Solutions directs and coordinates all activities and staff related to multiple areas of IT work: database architecture, data analytics and tools, application solutions, system updates, program workflows, process improvements, and user interface and user experience (UI/UX). This position is responsible for data solutions and coordinates within MDH, OET, and other agencies regarding architecture, reporting and analytics solutions.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe position is responsible for managing and prioritizing business owner requests to ensure solutions align with program objectives, user needs, and operational requirements.�\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position provides strategic product leadership by balancing business priorities, technical feasibility, and resource constraints, ensuring that system enhancements deliver measurable value and support long-term sustainability. The position establishes a unified product vision and architectural direction that guides application development, integration, and continuous improvement across LTSSMaryland.�\r\n\r\n\r\nThe position supports, consults, and may be responsible for projects within the Medicaid IT project ecosystem as assigned.\r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\nJob duties include, but are not limited to:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Lead and coordinate application changes, system updates, and process improvements, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term strategy�\r\n Set LTSSMaryland product vision and prioritize projects/releases to maximize value across competing business, policy, and technical needs�\r\n Direct technical architecture and solution design, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, security, and scalability requirements�\r\n Serve as the primary decision-maker for evaluating and approving proposed solutions, workflows, and system enhancements for LTSSMaryland�\r\n Oversee system development activities, including project planning, staffing, progress tracking, and quality assurance�\r\n Manage and guide IT analysts and teams, ensuring deliverables meet scope, quality, and timeline expectations�\r\n Lead stakeholder engagement across leadership, vendors, and users to resolve issues and drive decisions\r\n Oversee testing phases (e.g., UAT) and ensure business validation and readiness for system releases\r\n Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve system performance, usability, and efficiency\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.�\r\n\r\nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.\r\n\r\nGeneral Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience planning, designing, building, and implementing IT systems.\r\n\r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

At least five (5) years of the required ten (10) years of experience must be in the direct supervision and management of major projects that involve providing professional support services and/or the integration, implementation and transition of large complex system and subsystem architectures. Must have led or been chief architect in major IT implementation efforts. Must demonstrate a broad understanding of client IT environmental issues and solutions and be a recognized expert within the IT industry. Must demonstrate advanced abilities to team and mentor and possess demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills.\r\n

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.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience leading large-scale system modernization or enterprise platform initiatives (e.g., Medicaid or public sector systems)�\r\n Experience working with the MDH LTSSMaryland System�\r\n Experience with system architecture and application design, including hands-on work with enterprise systems, integrations (APIs/middleware), databases/SQL, and modern application or web platforms\r\n Experience setting product vision and managing roadmaps, backlogs, or releases�\r\n Experience overseeing the full system development lifecycle (SDLC), including testing and implementation\r\n Experience managing or supervising technical teams (e.g., analysts, developers)�\r\n Familiarity with enterprise architecture standards, cloud platforms, and modern BI/reporting tools\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.� A resume must accompany your application.\r\nApplicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf 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.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n