Grants Compliance Manager; Program Manager II

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non‑profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities, engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process.

Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service. This is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“at‑will”).

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DGS Business Enterprise Administration
301 W. Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

The Capital Grants Compliance Manager oversees post‑award compliance processes for the Capital Grants and Loans program. The position ensures that the CGL team maintains internal controls, clear processes, and consistent compliance practices for all grants and contracts. This role serves as the policy and process owner, maintaining the playbook, checklists, and templates for compliance activities. The focus of this position is to ensure that the financial, programmatic, and administrative requirements of all grants are followed and that the organization always remains audit ready.

The incumbent must possess experience and working knowledge of residential/commercial construction, experience conducting property inspections, experience with grant compliance activities, and strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting valuation findings.

• Grant Compliance and Oversight:
  Develops organizational practices, policies and processes for documenting grant information and activities, including audits. Provides expertise on grant compliance and interpretation of all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in collaboration with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders. Interprets applicable regulations and translates into operational policies as required. Oversees the Construction Compliance Officer and Inspector(s). Reviews grant files to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  
  Advises the CGL Director on process improvements to meet compliance expectations. Collaborate with stakeholders across institutional departments to resolve compliance risks and implement corrective actions.
• Communication and Reporting:
  Maintains and monitors a Compliance Calendar for reporting deadlines, site visits, and legislative reports. Tracks compliance issues and findings, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and resolved. Develops, updates, and delivers training materials and guidance on grant compliance to internal and external stakeholders. Develops and distributes monthly and quarterly compliance and payment reporting.
• Site Visits and Payments:
  Reviews and evaluates contracts and construction plans for compliance with state bond requirements. Conducts project site visits during and post‑award for compliance and project closeout. Reviews and approves invoices and payment requests for accuracy and validity.

• Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding all qualifications.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, Finance, Real Estate, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in grant administration, financial/contract compliance, or regulatory…