Deputy Director of Policy & Planning Unit Program Manager SENIOR II

Overview

This senior management position is within the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DUI) and is responsible for supporting and executing the mission of the Maryland Department of Labor and advancing the Division’s strategic goals. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the role provides high‑level policy leadership and strategic advice to the Director of UI Policy, the Assistant Secretary, and the Deputy Assistant Secretaries on complex state and federal legislation, regulations, and policy initiatives.

Grade: 24
Location: 100 South Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

The Deputy Director leads and directs the day‑to‑day operations of the UI Policy, Planning, and Legal Services functions, ensuring full compliance with U.S. Department of Labor and Maryland state laws. This includes:

• Leading Division‑wide policy development and implementation related to reemployment, employer taxation, benefits administration, and internal operational policies.
• Directing federal reporting, grant development, and compliance activities.
• Overseeing the development of performance metrics and operational process analyses to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Planning, coordinating, and advancing Division strategies required by statute, regulation, executive order, and departmental priorities.

In addition, the Deputy Director provides oversight in the following activities for the UI Policy Team:

• UI Management Model Standards
• Administration
• Internal Policy and Strategic Planning and Review Oversight
• UI Legislation and Regulations Administration
• Core Federal Performance Measures and USDOL Secretary Standards
• DUI Agreements Management
• Subpoena & PIA Request Management

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (copy of degree or transcripts must be submitted).

Experience: Five years in the public policy arena with an emphasis on policy development (e.g., non‑profit, state or federal legislative office or regulatory agency). Three years of supervisory experience managing or leading teams, overseeing general operations, applying rules and regulations, or developing policies or procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy science, public administration, or a related field.

Personnel must have access to federal tax information and will undergo a state and FBI criminal background check. A background check against Division of Unemployment Insurance files will also be conducted to determine any outstanding debt related to unemployment insurance over payment or fraud.

Applicants must provide sufficient information to demonstrate that they meet the qualifications before the closing date. Resumes are strongly encouraged. All required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be received by the closing date; information submitted after this date will not be considered.

The assessment may include a rating of education, training, and experience related to the position. Complete and accurate information should be provided.

• Full‑time, permanent position with full State benefits.
• Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking.
• 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 preventive health services.
• Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare.
• State Employees Credit Union.

Mail applications, required documentation, and addendums to:

Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Human Resources
Attn: #(Deputy Director of Policy & Planning/FR)
100 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Applications may also be submitted online. For additional support, contact felicia.ransome with your Easy # and job announcement number. Military Veterans are encouraged to include DD‑214. This position is an equal‑opportunity workplace. All persons have an 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.