Executive Director, Central Administrative Services

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Defined benefit plans

Annual leave

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) invites a dynamic Chief Administrative Officer to lead Central Administrative Services and set the course for the next century of public service.

The CAO will supervise finance, HR, IT, and enterprise systems, reporting to the Co-Chairs, and will align centralized functions with the needs of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties while guiding policy, performance, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, human resources, or related field.
• At least 14 years of senior leadership experience across administrative functions (finance, procurement, HR, IT).
• Experience directing and coordinating work of functional leaders.
• Preferred master’s degree and public sector/intergovernmental leadership background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee centralized administrative services across finance, HR, IT, and enterprise systems.
• Lead four functional leaders and Deputy Director with executive oversight.
• Align centralized services with needs of two counties and legal mandates; report to Co-Chairs.
• Set service standards and drive continuous improvement, modernization, and change management.
• Collaborate with General Counsel, Secretary-Treasurer, Inspector General on compliance and accountability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public sector governance

Change management

Financial acumen

HR operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration/finance/related field

Job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) invites a dynamic Chief Administrative Officer to lead Central Administrative Services and set the course for the next century of public service.

The CAO will supervise finance, HR, IT, and enterprise systems, reporting to the Co-Chairs, and will align centralized functions with the needs of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties while guiding policy, performance, and accountability.