Supplier Engagement Program Administrator Administrator III

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, local non‑profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, security and law enforcement for State buildings, and comprehensive facilities engineering, design and construction services.

This recruitment is limited to candidates willing to accept employment on a contractual basis.

GRADE 18

LOCATION OF POSITION
Office of State Procurement, 45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

The Supplier Engagement Program Administrator is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and growth of a statewide network that supports historically underserved businesses in successfully competing for state and local government contracts. This two‑year term position focuses on reducing systemic barriers in public procurement by delivering training, technical assistance, and networking opportunities.

• Design and implement a statewide supplier network, including staff and partner models.
• Define program goals, align activities to results, and integrate operations into existing systems.

• Coordinate training, workshops, and technical resources.
• Build partnerships with procurement agencies, industry associations, and small business groups to expand contracting opportunities.

• Track program impact and participant progress.
• Use digital platforms to capture real‑time data, manage operations, and generate improvement reports.

• Manage public funding and ensure compliance.
• Lead outreach to historically underserved businesses through marketing and digital campaigns.
• Document policies, procedures, and administrative guides to ensure consistency.
• Support innovation and special projects as needed.

• Experience with government procurement, public purchasing, or contracting processes.
• Experience supporting small businesses, historically underserved businesses, or other supplier diversity initiatives.
• Experience managing grant‑funded programs or administering public funds.
• Experience developing digital learning resources, marketing campaigns, social media content, or public outreach initiatives.
• Experience coordinating virtual and in‑person events, conferences, and/or educational programs.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting program performance metrics or participant outcomes.
• Experience developing communication materials such as newsletters, marketing materials, or website content.
• Experience building and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Travel to off‑site locations for in‑person events throughout the State of Maryland is required.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given for relevant part‑time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week. Please provide a complete and accurate application including all experience and education that is related to this position. For any position requiring a college degree, a transcript will be required before being offered a position.

Selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check, and the applicant must be legally authorized under U.S. Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month)…