Chief of Budget and Contracts; Program Manager Sr IV

Description

OPEN RECRUITMENT

Executive Service Position

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)

If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver's license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland's toll roads, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission-connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

The Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking to hire a highly skilled leader to serve as our next Chief of Budget and Contracts (Program Manager Sr IV) in the Office of Administration, Budget, and Contracts (OABC). The Chief of Budget and Contracts will serve as a key member of MDOT's executive leadership team, responsible for the strategic oversight of financial planning and contract administration, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with MDOT and statewide fiscal policies for all Administration and Transportation Technology Services (OTTS) offices.

This role oversees key procurement and contracting activities, including the negotiation, execution, and administration of all MDOT's IT agreements and professional services. The incumbent serves as a key advisor and coordinates closely with MDOT's Office of Finance, Procurement, and the Department of General Services (DGS) to support organizational priorities and statewide initiatives.

This position provides financial guidance and supports efficient use of resources across MDOT's Administration and IT offices.

In this dynamic role, you will

• 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.

The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Administration, Budget, and Contracts located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County).

This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: 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 this experience should include managing and developing a complex operating budget, as well as conducting financial and trend analysis, including financial forecasting and planning.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position for which you are applying.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

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TO APPLY:

You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT…