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Maryland Department of Transportation · 1 month ago

Chief of Budget and Contracts (Program Manager Sr IV)

Maryland, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking a highly skilled leader to serve as the Chief of Budget and Contracts in the Office of Administration, Budget, and Contracts. This role is responsible for the strategic oversight of financial planning and contract administration, ensuring compliance and efficiency within MDOT's fiscal policies.

ConsultingGovernmentTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for OABC program areas

Monitor expenditures, conduct variance analysis, and prepare forecasts and monthly reporting

Oversee cost allocation and financial tracking for multimodal IT budgets and consolidation efforts

Manage reimbursements, cost recovery, and federal funding processes

Oversee all OABC contracts from inception to closeout, including MOUs and interagency agreements

Ensure compliance with State procurement laws and coordinate with the MDOT Procurement Office

Collaborate with DGS on statewide contracting systems

Provide financial and contractual guidance to OABC leadership

Analyze fiscal trends, risks, and opportunities beyond standard reporting

Support IT consolidation by validating budgets and monitoring performance

Recommend improvements to procurement and budget procedures and coordinate with MDOT business units

Identify and recommend improvements to OABC’s procurement and budgeting processes

Support internal stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle, from award to delivery

Serve as liaison with MDOT Procurement Office, ensuring timely and compliant contract execution

Collaborate with MDOT business units to advance consistency, accountability, and best practices in budget and contract management

Qualification

Budget ManagementContract AdministrationFinancial AnalysisProcurement ManagementLeadership ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Preferred

A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field

Ten (10) years of leadership experience in budgeting, auditing, contract administration, procurement, and financial management in a complex organizational or governmental environment

Seven (7) years of experience managing and developing a complex operating budget, as well as conducting financial and trend analysis, including financial forecasting and planning