Capital Grants Program Director

Maryland AG; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules and telework

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annap

Generous paid leave

Paid holidays

Health coverage with low costs

Pension plan

Job summary

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) seeks a Director of Capital Grants to lead the Capital Grants and MCCBL programs, overseeing bond bills and a staff of grant administrators across nonprofit and local government partners.

You will set strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate with DLS and BPW, produce reports and dashboards, and drive improvements in a $2+ billion portfolio.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of state capital grant programs, legislative processes, and compliance.
• Experience supervising and evaluating professional staff and program teams.
• Experience managing complex grant lifecycles and board agendas.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall program leadership, direct supervision, and professional development to a team of Grants Administrators, Compliance Officers, and a Deputy Director.
• Sets clear strategic direction, priorities, and expectations while providing guidance, resources, and support that enables team members to make informed decisions and deliver results.
• Serves as the primary leadership point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Directs operational activities and provides strategic oversight for the CGL Program, collaborating with DLS, BPW, and elected officials to ensure accuracy and feasibility of bond bills.
• Interprets legislative intent and develops or updates program policies, standard operating procedures, and performance metrics to ensure full compliance with State regulations.
• Leads internal and external compliance audits to ensure legal and fiscal integrity across all grant operations.
• Facilitates collaboration between internal units (Fiscal, Legal, Real Estate) and external partners (DLS, BPW, and Comptroller's Office) to ensure efficient execution of program initiatives.
• Leads the resolution of high‑level project issues, addresses sensitive inquiries from elected officials and local leadership, and represents the Department at site visits, BPW meetings, and stakeholder briefings.
• Establishes performance standards for responsiveness and manages escalated stakeholder inquiries from local leadership and applicants to ensure prompt issue resolution.
• Develops and conducts training sessions, workshops, and presentations on post‑authorization processes for grant recipients and stakeholders.
• Coordinates with DGS’ Office of External Affairs on dissemination of monthly reports to elected officials and grantees, providing accurate status updates of high‑profile projects.
• Oversees the efficiency of the grant lifecycle, including application review, contract eligibility determinations, and BPW agenda preparation.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for the Grants Management System and customer service processes, partnering with DGS IT on system design, requirements implementation, and staff training.
• Prepares high‑quality reports, dashboards, and metrics regarding program participation, revenue, and project status for executive leadership.
• Identifies bottlenecks in existing workflows, proposes updates to SOPs, and develops performance measures and service level agreements to enhance service delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Capital grants knowledge

Legislative bond bills

Public sector compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration/Finance/Business Admin/Urban Planning/Civil Engineering

Job description

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) seeks a Director of Capital Grants to lead the Capital Grants and MCCBL programs, overseeing bond bills and a staff of grant administrators across nonprofit and local government partners.

You will set strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate with DLS and BPW, produce reports and dashboards, and drive improvements in a $2+ billion portfolio.