ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER I COMPLIANCE OFFICER

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Military Department seeks a Compliance Officer to lead the Internal Controls Review (ICR) program, evaluate agency operations for efficiency and regulatory compliance, and develop/update agency policies. The role includes leveraging technology to improve workflows and conducting investigations into misconduct, waste, and mismanagement.

It also oversees MOSH safety compliance and provides strategic recommendations to the Appointing Authority.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six years of administrative or professional experience.
• Background check required by state.
• Notes allow substitutions of credits/degrees for experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop standards, methods of operation, and technology to accomplish the agency mission.
• Conduct investigations into employee misconduct, waste, fraud, and abuse.
• Conduct MOSH safety inspections and report findings to senior management.

Skills

Investigations

Risk assessment

Process improvement

Auditing

Report writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

The Maryland Military Department (MMD) is looking for a candidate to fill the position of Compliance Officer. Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth! This position will work on a compressed work schedule from 6:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday and will have free parking available on site.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Fifth Regiment Armory, 219 29th Division Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Compliance Officer serves as the principal authority for the Agency Internal Controls Review (ICR) program. This position is responsible for the systematic evaluation of agency operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to state and federal regulations. The incumbent will develop and revise agency policies, leverage technology to improve workflows, and conduct complex investigations into allegations of employee misconduct. Additionally, the position will oversee agency-wide MOSH safety compliance and provide strategic recommendations to the Appointing Authority on the eradication of waste, fraud, and mismanagement.

POSITION DUTIES

Position Duties Include But Are Not Limited It

• Develop and recommend new standards, methods of operation, and technology to accomplish the agency mission.
• Conduct investigations on employee misconduct, waste, fraud, and abuse.
• Conduct safety inspections of agency operations and field activities for compliance with Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) and submit written reports to senior management.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six (6) years of administrative staff or professional work experience.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year of the required experience, for up to four (4) years.
• Candidates may substitute a bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of administrative or professional experience for the required experience
• Candidates may substitute a master’s degree for five (5) years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces experience involving staff work related to the administration,or rules, regulations, policy, procedures, processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting investigations into employee misconduct, waste, fraud, or abuse.
• Experience conducting safety inspections for compliance with MOSH (Maryland Occupational Safety and Health) or standard OSHA regulations.
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving internal controls, quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and/or risk management programs.
• Experience assessing programs, including developing a risk-based audit and/or quality assurance work plan based on identified operational, regulatory, and/or organizational risks.
• Experience developing and/or implementing policies, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process maps, and/or other organizational standards.
• Experience analyzing organizational processes, identifying control weaknesses and/or inconsistencies, and/or developing practical recommendations for process improvement and standardization.
• Experience preparing written reports, risk assessments, executive briefings, and dashboards for senior and/or executive leadership.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which 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 with less than 5 points to operate a state vehicle.

Special Requirements

Employees must be able to successfully complete a State and Federal background check.

SELECTION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your resume. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

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.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at [e-mail].

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.