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State of Maryland · 3 months ago

DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL GRANTS Program Manager IV

Maryland, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is looking to hire a talented and experienced leader in grants management to serve as the Director of Capital Grants. The Director will lead and manage the activities of the State of Maryland’s Capital Grants and Loans Program and oversee a staff of Regional Grant Administrators, Compliance Officers, and Administrative Support Personnel.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Proactively collaborate with the Maryland Department of Legislative Services (DLS), the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW), elected officials, and other program stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of new bond bills

Proactively provide guidance, direction, and oversight to grant recipients and their technical, legal, and administrative staff to assist grantees in preparing required grant agreements, performing contract reviews, and taking reimbursement actions, including supporting documentation, to ensure their actions comply with Program requirements, policies, and procedures

Oversee the efficiency and effectiveness of the process of analyzing and reviewing grant applications to ensure projects comply with the specific requirements of each Legislative Bond Initiative

Oversee the preparation of agenda items for approval by the Board of Public Works (BPW) at scheduled meetings

Manage the efficiency and effectiveness of the process that determines the necessity for a technical eligibility review for miscellaneous project costs claimed by a grantee

Establish and directly maintain accessible systems to provide accurate and timely project status information upon request to the DGS executive staff, including legal, fiscal/accounting, and other State representatives from the Comptroller’s Office and the BPW

Demonstrate proficient use of the Grants Management System and serve as the subject matter expert for system design, requirements specifications and implementation, staff training, and broader information technology infrastructure for the team, in partnership with DGS’ Office of Information Technology

Qualification

Grants managementCapital budgetingPublic financing principlesProject managementFinancial oversightPublic procurementStakeholder engagementERP systemsAnalytical skillsStrategic planningLegal understandingCommunity engagementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsDecision-making

Required

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in managing public capital grant or loan programs, infrastructure funding, or capital project financing. This must include at least 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience

Demonstrable Knowledge of: Capital budgeting, grants management, and public financing principles

State and federal funding regulations and compliance requirements

Project management methodologies and tools

Public procurement and contracting practices

Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Ability to analyze complex financial and programmatic data

High level of proficiency in budget development and financial oversight

Proficiency with project tracking and financial systems (e.g., ERP, grants management platforms, Excel)

Familiarity with state government operations, legislative processes, and administrative procedures

Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations (e.g. COMAR, Relevant sections of the State Finance and Procurement Regulations, etc)

Preferred

Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field

Experience managing infrastructure or affordable housing capital programs. Previous work in a federal, state or large municipal government agency

Relevant certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer), or GPC (Grants Professional Certification)

Experience implementing or managing enterprise-level grants or loan tracking systems

Experience working with elected officials, community stakeholders, and advocacy groups