Maryland ABLE Program Manager

Overview

You could be the next leader of the Maryland ABLE savings and investment plan for people with disabilities. The Maryland Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) is one of three plans included in the Maryland 529 division of the Maryland State Treasurers Office. This plan provides the opportunity for people with qualifying disabilities to invest and save for their current needs and the future without jeopardizing critical state and federal benefits.

Marylands plan is also a part of the national ABLE Savings Plan Network (ASPN). Vestwell State Savings, LLC, is a third‑party vendor that provides record keeping, customer service, and investment management for the program. The program is operated under the direction of the Deputy Treasurer for Maryland
529 in conjunction with oversight by the Maryland State Treasurer and Chief Deputy Treasurer. The Maryland ABLE Program Manager is a Management Service position located in Baltimore City but will relocate to 80 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 in the future.

Hiring Salary
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Grade 23 $ 106,087 $ 137,244 Growth Potential Up To $167,304 / Salary Guidelines Apply for State Employees

Closing Date: July 27, 2026

• Design and develop features and enhancements to the Maryland ABLE program to ensure that the State offers a nationally competitive, cost‑effective ABLE plan that meets the needs of the disability community.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Treasurer for Maryland 529 to establish overall program goals, aligned with standards defined by the State Treasurer's Office. Establish short and long‑range strategic plans for the Maryland ABLE Program.
• Supervise Maryland ABLE staff to support outcomes for the Program.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control all operations of the Maryland ABLE program. This oversight covers a broad scope of duties and requires intimate knowledge of all functions of the program, including procurement, accounting and budgeting, marketing, contractual relationships, state and federal benefits programs used by people with disabilities, and laws and regulations governing ABLE programs.
• Lead the relationship between the contracted Program Manager and the ABLE Program staff and account holders by assessing performance according to its contract with the State Treasurer's Office.
• Communicate with the Deputy Treasurer for Maryland 529 regarding the performance of the Program and work with all parties on continuous improvement and resolution of problems and deficiencies.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process and provide short‑ and long‑term revenue projections.
• Oversee the communications marketing, strategic development, and execution of the Maryland ABLE Program.
• Conduct and oversee public outreach for the Maryland ABLE Program through presentations, consultation, expos and conference participation.
• Oversee the development and advocacy of state legislation to continue to enhance the Maryland ABLE Program and align with changes to federal law and regulations. Serve as a primary advocate for state and federal legislative enhancements and all other legislative matters related to the ABLE Program under the guidance of the Maryland Treasurer's Legislative Deputy Treasurer.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5–7 years of progressive management experience in the disability field.

• Proven experience in the disability field with strong management background; experience working with budgets for a program or company.
• Knowledge of ABLE programs purpose and features.
• Knowledge of state and federal assistance programs such as Social Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, SNAP, and HUD.
• Proven experience in public speaking and giving presentations to groups such as government or elected officials, corporate boards, community leaders, sponsors and other key stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member and leader, creating a positive workplace environment and culture.
• Proven ability to work independently, apply and interpret laws, policies and procedures and use good judgment in evaluating and…