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State of Maryland · 11 hours ago

Strategic Initiatives Program Manager (PROGRAM MANAGER I)

Maryland, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The State of Maryland is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Program Manager to join the Maryland Department of Labor. This role involves developing, executing, and managing high-priority grant programs related to labor initiatives, with a focus on stakeholder outreach and compliance management.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and monitor high priority grant programs

Provide input during the creation and preparation of grant applications related to special populations

Develop, administer, and manage contractual relationships with subgrantees

Interpret and explain policy to staff, subgrantees, stakeholders

Provide technical assistance to subgrantees to ensure program success

Develop reporting schemas and guidance to assure compliance with state and federal funding requirements

Prepare quarterly, monthly, or annual progress reports for division management to assess program progress

Prepare quarterly or monthly program reports as required by funders

Review and assess program and expenditure reports to ensure grants are on track to meet deliverables

Acts as Department representative to key stakeholders including business leaders, Governor's Workforce Development Board, federal, state, and local agency partners, Education, non-profit, higher education, local workforce boards and other partners as appropriate

Provide support, as needed, to Cyber Maryland program

Qualification

Grant managementWorkforce developmentCybersecurity knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteVirtual meeting platformsEmerging technologiesStakeholder engagementTechnical assistance

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college

At least one year of grant management experience

At least one year of workforce development experience

Experience or knowledge of pathways to employment in the cybersecurity field and the related workforce needs of cyber/IT professionals

Knowledge of emerging technologies

Proficiency in virtual meeting platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google applications

Benefits

Flexible hours

Paid holidays 12-13 per year

Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)

State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)

Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)

Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services

Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare

State Employees Credit Union