Program Director

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 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. Experience working with federal and private sectors. Proven track record of managing joint programs between the Department of the Army and private sector contractors or federal agencies. Documented experience managing Army Installations (IMCOM), garrison operations or Defense Mission Support programs. Master’s degree in business administration, Public Policy, Defense Studies, or graduate of a Senior Service College (e.g. War College). 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. 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. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Maryland AG