Strategic Initiatives Program Manager ((Program Manager

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the Maryland Department of Labor team today!

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This position is located at 100 S. Charles Street in the beautiful Inner Harbor neighborhood of downtown Baltimore, MD 21201.

The Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) seeks to advance the Department's highest priority, high‑profile initiatives and most critical, innovative programming unique to the agency, including Labor's sector‑based, industry‑driven portfolio. The Strategic Initiatives Program Manager will develop, execute, and implement programs related to grants Labor receives that are deemed high‑priority initiatives. The Program Manager will manage, execute, control, and complete grant‑specific programs;

develop and review partner reports; and support the Cyber Maryland program, including managing work streams and drafting memos.

• Program Management and Planning:
  Plan, execute, and monitor high‑priority grant programs; provide input during the creation and preparation of grant applications related to special populations.
• Management and Administration:
  Develop, administer, and manage contractual relationships with subgrantees; provide technical assistance to subgrantees to ensure program success.
• Program Oversight and Compliance:
  Develop reporting schemas and guidance to assure compliance with state and federal funding requirements; prepare quarterly, monthly, or annual progress reports for division management.
• Stakeholder Outreach:
  Act as Department representative to key stakeholders including business leaders, the Governor's Workforce Development Board, federal, state, and local agency partners, education, non‑profit, higher education, local workforce boards, and other partners as appropriate.
• Provide support to Cyber Maryland program as needed.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.

Experience:

At least one year of grant management experience; at least one year of workforce development experience; experience or knowledge of pathways to employment in the cybersecurity field and related workforce needs of cyber/IT professionals; knowledge of emerging technologies; proficiency in virtual meeting platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google applications.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment over payment/fraud.

Information concerning qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Applications that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring manager for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

• Full‑time, permanent position with full State benefits
• Flexible hours
• 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

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, contact the DBM Helpdesk at (410) 767‑4850 or email Application.

Help for assistance. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. All required documentation must be submitted by the closing date. Contact Erin Alston ton1 for paper applications. The Department is an equal‑opportunity employer; all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.