State of Maryland · 4 hours ago
Deputy Director of Policy & Planning Unit PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II
The State of Maryland is seeking a Deputy Director of Policy & Planning Unit to support the Maryland Department of Labor's mission. This senior management position provides high-level policy leadership and strategic advice while overseeing the development and implementation of policies related to Unemployment Insurance.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
As the Deputy Director, this role leads and directs the day-to-day operations of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Policy and Planning and Legal Services functions, ensuring full compliance with regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor and Maryland State laws to ensure the agencies goals are obtained
Provide oversight in the following activities for the UI Policy Team:
UI Management Model Standards
Administration
Internal Policy and Strategic Planning and Review Oversight
UI Legislation and Regulations Administration
Core Federal Performance Measures and USDOL Secretary Standards
DUI Agreements Management
Subpoena & PIA Request Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Five years of experience in the public policy arena with an emphasis on policy development (either with a non-profit, state, or federal legislative office or regulatory agency)
Three years of supervisory experience managing or leading teams, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or taking responsibility for developing policies or procedures
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in public policy science, public administration or a related field
Benefits
Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
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
Company
State of Maryland
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