Business Enterprise Programs Compliance Manager

The target hiring salary range is $88,790.38 - $97,669.41 annually, commensurate with experience.

Open until filled with a best consideration date of December 19, 2025.

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THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION:
New hires are eligible to telework after six months of employment following a satisfactory performance appraisal subject to department approval.

Charles County Government's Department of Economic Development is seeking an experienced Business Enterprise Programs Compliance Manager to play a crucial role in ensuring contract adherence to federal and state laws, as well as Charles County procurement policies. This position focuses on monitoring compliance with the County's Business Enterprise Programs:
Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program and Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) program. Collaborating closely with the County's Purchasing department, the incumbent maximizes MWBE/SLBE program compliance, refines reporting systems, and conducts audits and consulting engagements in accordance with professional auditing standards.

• Leads and manages the County's Office of Business Enterprise Programs.
• Sets expectations and goals for staff, manages personal issue, completes annual performance appraisals and approves work assignments.

• Monitor contracts for compliance with applicable Federal and State of Maryland laws, Charles County procurement policies, regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to the County’s MWBE/SLBE programs.
• Ensure adherence to diversity and best practices.

• Represent Charles County Government and the Economic Development Department at meetings to discuss and introduce MWBE/SLBE program requirements.
• Answer questions regarding the programs and contract goals.

• Compose monthly and annual performance reports detailing the status of MWBE/SLBE compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of compliance reviews, inspections, and investigations.

• Conduct inspections and investigations of suspicious activities.
• Research project managers, prime contractors, and subcontractors' records.
• Solicit, review, and track MWBE utilization, commitments, and workforce participation.

• Research, develop, and negotiate MWBE participation goals with project sponsors or entities with County contracts.

• Ensure accurate data reflection in tracking systems and databases.
• Review procurement, grant, and contract documents to ensure inclusion of MWBE/SLBE provisions.

• Liaise with contractors and grantees to identify legal MWBE, SLBE, and workforce requirements.
• Share information about qualified and State-certified MWBE companies with prime contractors/grantees.

• Analyze, recommend, and update internal MWBE compliance and business processes as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to diversity and best practices.

• Participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly office, interdepartmental, and division-wide meetings, or webinars.
• Complete projects, tasks, and other duties as assigned by the Director.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline preferred. Six (6) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Experience in ensuring compliance with equal opportunity programs or fair practice standards, monitoring MWBE/SLBE participation on contracts and financial reporting, or equivalent experience in procurement and/or contract management activities is preferred.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Travel and evening hours may be required on a frequent basis.

• Knowledge of interpreting and compliance administration of applicable Federal and State of Maryland laws, policies, and regulations.
• Knowledge of monitoring contract MWBE/SLBE compliance.
• Knowledge of effective techniques of supervision and management operations.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook,…