State of Maryland · 2 days ago
Chief of Staff, Social Services Administration
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Responsibilities
Serve as senior advisor and thought partner to the Executive Director of the Social Services Administration and member of the Administration’s executive leadership team.
Provide leadership and guidance to the Social Services Administration on behalf of the Executive Director.
Coordinate and manage SSA activities and priorities across multiple offices, including Child and Family Well-Being, Operations, Finance, Ombudsman, Quality, and Adult Services.
Oversee the production of all program outputs such as reports, informational memoranda, standard operational procedures, presentations, letters, and assignments to ensure their timely and appropriate issuance or submissions.
Provide direct supervision to the Special Assistant, Project Management team, and Ombuds team and manage the day-to-day operations of the Executive Office.
Qualification
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Required
Possession of a Graduate-level degree or higher
Six years of senior/executive leadership experience in federal, state, or local government or nonprofit organization with a budget of more than $500 million
Preferred
A collaborative leadership style that engages others, earns trust, and influences the entire organization
Aptitude for moving people outside their comfort zones to embrace new approaches, mindsets, and solutions
Experience leading large-scale transformations that involve multiple stakeholders and constituencies
Experience working effectively and collaboratively with senior government, community, and/or private sector leaders
Experience with design–based innovation, data, and/or other innovation methods and tools
Experience project-managing complex initiatives from design to their completion
Deliver significant innovation results and impact in the public, nonprofit, or private sector
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Expert knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Smartsheet, and other relevant project management tools
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental and vision plans
Personal leave
Annual leave
Sick leave
Parental leave
Paid holidays
Pension plan
Telework eligibility
Company
State of Maryland
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