SMALL, MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ACCOUNT PROGRAM MANAGER (PROGRAM MANAGER IV)

Introduction

The\r\nMaryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the\r\nposition of Small, Minority, Women-Owned Business Account Program Manager\r\n(SMWOBA) within the Office Finance Programs in the Division of Business Growth\r\n& Attraction.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.\r\n

GRADE

STD0022

LOCATION OF POSITION

The World Trade Center\r\n401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the full-time administration, oversight, and\r\nstrategic 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.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The\r\nProgram Manager ensures compliance with applicable statutes, regulations,\r\nfinancial policies, procurement requirements, and program objectives critical\r\nto maintaining effective oversight of fund operations, financial\r\naccountability, stakeholder coordination, and legislative awareness. This\r\nposition serves as the central\r\npoint of engagement among fund managers,\r\nfinancial institutions,\r\nCommerce leadership, auditors, legal counsel, and external stakeholders while\r\nensuring accurate reporting and responsible stewardship of public funds.\r\nPosition will: promote\r\nthe program across the State; oversee solicitation, procurement, selection and\r\non boarding of new fund managers; develop and manage fund manager contacts; coordinate\r\nlegislative inquiries and manage legislative requests; analyzing program performance\r\nmetrics, recommend operational improvements; prepare executive level reports\r\nand provide ongoing monitoring of performance.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe selected employee will possess excellent\r\ninterpersonal, written, oral communication and leadership skills; the ability\r\nto read, analyze, and interpret a variety of financial statements, business\r\nplans, financial reports and conduct analysis as well as the ability to collect\r\ndata, establish facts, define problems and recommend solutions. Must be able to work with high level public\r\nand private sector officials and maintain effective working relationships and\r\nhandle multiple, concurrent and high priority projects and be familiar\r\nwith business and fund accounting and finance. Proficiency with Microsoft\r\nOffice Suite, Google Mail and Workplace, Salesforce and/or other relevant\r\nprograms.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited\r\ncollege or university in Finance, Accounting, Economic or Business Administration\r\nor a closely field.\r\nExperience: Eight years of experience in administrative\r\nor professional work. Five years of experience must have involved commercial\r\nbank lending, underwriting, analyzing project information, financial\r\nstatements, projections, portfolio and credit analysis and reports, grant\r\nadministration, collateral evaluations, and loan documentation. \r\nNote:\r\nAn equivalent combination of education and experience in a\r\nclosely related field may be considered. \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\n1.Advanced degree�\r\n2. Demonstrated experience\r\nproviding financing assistance to small, minority and women-owned businesses.\r\n 3. Experience in fund and grant administration�\r\n4. Four (4) years of proven\r\nleadership or supervisory experience over a program. �\r\n5. Knowledge and experience in state\r\ngovernment procurement, financial systems, laws, regulations and policies.\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.\r\n

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.�\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.\r\nThis 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

Click on this link for details on benefits:\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online\r\napplications are highly recommended. To be considered, you must submit a\r\ncomplete application and all required materials by the closing date, including\r\nthe supplemental questionnaire.� A resume may be included as supporting\r\ndocumentation, but a resume alone will not be accepted or considered.\r\nInformation submitted after the closing date will not be reviewed.\r\n�\r\nIf\r\nunable to apply online,�please submit your state\r\napplication/resume�and supplemental questionnaire�by the closing date\r\nand time�to�HR contact:��anna.halikias@maryland.gov�\r\n�\r\nIf\r\nyou are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it\r\nwith your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by\r\nthe closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the\r\nrequested information to the HR�contact.�\r\n�\r\nIf you have questions about this recruitment, please\r\ncontact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300.� You may also visit our website at: Department of Commerce.��\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\nAs\r\nan E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to\r\nrecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the\r\nState’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are\r\nencouraged to apply.�\r\n�\r\nWe\r\nthank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to\r\napply.\r\n�\r\nTTY\r\nUsers: call via Maryland Relay 1-800-735-2258\r\n�\r\n