Director of Finance, Contracts and Performance Monitoring PROGRAM MANAGER III

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) seeks a Management Service position serving at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. This position has been reposted. Applicants that already applied do not need to reapply.

About the role

This position serves as the financial manager for the Social Services Administration (SSA), overseeing the budget, contract administration, and procurement processes. Key responsibilities include:

• Directs the formulation and execution of SSA's $598.2 million budget, covering Central, Child Welfare, and Adult Services.
• Analyzes proposed policy changes for fiscal impact and provides expert recommendations to SSA Executive Leadership and the General Assembly.
• Plans, organizes, and evaluates the work of professional staff, including managers of managers.
• Establishes and periodically reviews written unit protocols to ensure timely and accurate contract processing.
• Prepares executive-level correspondence and fiscal presentations for DHS/SSA leadership.

Responsibilities

Key duties include:

• Directs the financial operations, budget development, and contract administration for SSA.
• Provides executive oversight of state and federal funding allocations to ensure the continuous delivery of Child Welfare and Adult Services.
• Manages complex procurement processes and monitors performance-based contracts to ensure compliance with fiscal mandates and agency mission.
• Maintains oversight of contracts executed with purchase of care provider contracts (residential childcare and child placement agency) and SSA Program Contracts.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include:

• A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Social Work.
• Five years of professional experience in fiscal management, contract administration, procurement, budget oversight, or performance monitoring within a government, human services, or child welfare environment.
• At least two years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity overseeing professional staff.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Two years of experience managing large-scale budgets, responding to formal audits, and interpreting federal and State regulations.
• One year of experience utilizing enterprise-level financial management systems such as FMIS or ADPICS to perform data analysis or budget reconciliation.
• A nationally recognized professional certification for procurement or contract management such as CMPO, CPPO, CPPB, CFCM, or an equivalent.

Benefits

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including:

• Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
• Personal Leave, Annual Leave, and Sick Leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Holidays.
• Pension.
• Telework eligibility.

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