Chief of Business Services

The hiring salary is $ - $ annually, commensurate with experience.
This is a continuous posting that may close without notice.

Open until filled with a best consideration date of November 3, 2026.

Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.

Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Chief of Business Services to develop, implement, and manage the business retention, expansion, and business support programs for the Charles County Economic Development Department (CCEDD). The position leads engagement with existing Charles County businesses, oversees business assistance and financing programs, and develops initiatives that support business growth and investment. The position also supports international business initiatives and Sister City relationships and coordinates with the Chief of Commercial Development on business expansion and attraction activities, as appropriate.

• Provides strategic leadership for the Department’s Business Services functions, establishing priorities and developing strategies, programs, and initiatives that support business retention, expansion, and long-term growth.
• Provides leadership and supervision to the Business Retention and Expansion Manager, establishing priorities and ensuring effective delivery of BRE programs and business services.
• Leads the Department’s business retention and expansion (BRE) efforts, developing programs and initiatives that support the growth and long-term success of Charles County businesses.
• Builds and maintains relationships with business owners, executives, and industry leaders to understand business needs, identify expansion opportunities, and address challenges that may impact continued operations in the County.
• Oversees the Department’s business visitation and outreach program, using business feedback and data to identify trends, emerging needs, expansion opportunities, and potential risks to the local business community.
• Works with existing businesses to support expansion, job creation, capital investment, new market opportunities, and resolution of issues affecting ongoing operations.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on business retention, expansion, assistance, and financing, providing guidance to businesses, Department leadership, County agencies, and community partners.
• Develops and maintains relationships with local, regional, state, and federal partners to connect businesses with financing, workforce assistance, technical support, incentives, grants, and other resources.
• Develops and oversees business programs, workshops, events, and other initiatives that provide existing businesses and entrepreneurs with information, tools, and resources to support growth and sustainability.
• Oversees the CCEDD Business Development Loan Fund and Target Industry Incentives Loan Fund, including application review, loan committee coordination, approvals, closings, portfolio monitoring, repayment, and compliance.
• Coordinates financial assistance, incentives, grants, loans, workforce resources, and other support for existing and expanding businesses. Develops or oversees incentive and fiscal analyses, as appropriate, to evaluate return on investment to the County.
• Supports existing business expansion projects and works with the Chief of Commercial Development and other County departments to address development, permitting, real estate, infrastructure, and incentive needs.
• Maintains a strong understanding of Charles County’s major employers, industry clusters, business climate, economic assets, and emerging trends that may affect local businesses and industry growth.
• Oversees the collection and maintenance of business information and engagement data to support BRE…