Executive Director, Administration & Operations (Hybrid)

State of Maryland - LABOR - Office of Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking

Paid holidays 12-13 per year

Generous paid leave package (annual, S

State Pension ('defined benefit' plan)

Tax-deferred supplemental retirement

Comprehensive, subsidized health,...

Flexible Spending Account plans for H&

State Employees Credit Union

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Labor is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic vision, oversee five key administrative units, and translate complex goals into measurable results at the state level.

You will lead organizational and workforce planning, foster cross‑agency collaboration, manage labor relations, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws while delivering public service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eight years of progressively responsible executive or senior-level management experience in a large organization.
• Experience overseeing finance, budget, human resources, labor management, or operations.
• Strong leadership, strategic direction, and policy implementation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight and direction for HR, Fiscal Services, Procurement, IT, and General Services.
• Establish priorities, expectations, service standards, and KPIs for unit heads.
• Monitor and evaluate performance and direct corrective actions.
• Align administrative services with the department's strategic and programmatic needs.
• Lead labor relations matters and liaison with union representatives.
• Represent the agency before officials and committees.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Policy development

Organizational change

Labor relations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Maryland Department of Labor is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic vision, oversee five key administrative units, and translate complex goals into measurable results at the state level.

You will lead organizational and workforce planning, foster cross‑agency collaboration, manage labor relations, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws while delivering public service excellence.