CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (Program Manager Senior II)

MDH Dev Disabilities Admin - Program Direction; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Health's Developmental Disabilities Administration seeks a Chief Operating Officer (Program Manager Senior II) to lead statewide program operations for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This senior role directs the Community Pathways waiver program and Title VII state-funded services, ensuring compliance and high-quality, person-centered care.

The COO will drive cross-functional initiatives, oversee strategic planning, and serve as a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from accredited college/university.
• Minimum 10 years high-level executive leadership in large-scale human services or healthcare.
• Extensive expertise in HCBS, Medicaid waiver administration, and developmental disabilities policy.
• Proficiency in managing fiscal resources, grants, and strategic planning.
• Experience managing complex federal and state regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated engagement with executive leadership, Governor's Office, Maryland General Assembly, and provider networks.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of statewide program operations supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Directs the Community Pathways waiver program and Title VII state-funded services.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state requirements while advancing person-centered care and organizational performance.
• Leads cross-functional initiatives, strategic planning, and serves as public-facing representative during legislative sessions.
• Reports directly to the Deputy Secretary.

Skills

Executive leadership

HCBS & Medicaid waivers

Policy development

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Grants management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from accredited college/university

Job description

The Chief Operating Officer (Program Manager Senior II) serves as a senior executive member of the Maryland Department of Health's Developmental Disabilities Administration leadership team, overseeing statewide program operations supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role directs the Community Pathways waiver program and Title VII State-funded services, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements while advancing person-centered care and organizational performance. The COO leads cross-functional initiatives, manages strategic planning, and serves as public-facing representative during legislative sessions, reporting directly to the Deputy Secretary.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from accredited college/university
• Minimum 10 years high-level executive leadership in large-scale human services or healthcare
• Extensive expertise in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), Medicaid waiver administration, and developmental disabilities policy
• Proficiency in managing fiscal resources, grants, and strategic planning
• Experience managing complex federal and state regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated engagement with executive leadership, Governor's Office, Maryland General Assembly, and provider networks