Executive Leader, Support Services & Operations

Maryland Department of Transportation; Glen Burnie (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

MDOT Benefits

Job summary

Maryland Department of Transportation MVA seeks an Executive to serve as Assistant Deputy Administrator for Support Services. The role provides strategic leadership across HR, facilities, procurement, civil rights, risk, safety, and asset management, reporting to the Deputy Administrator.

The successful candidate will oversee complex operations, supervise division leaders, manage budgets, and drive data-informed improvements in efficiency and customer service across MDOT MVA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in administration, operations, or a support-services function, with senior-level management responsibility.
• Experience using dashboards and data analytics to guide executive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for all divisions within Support Services.
• Act as second-in-command to the Deputy Administrator and deputize in their absence.
• Direct daily operations of HR, Facility Management, Procurement, Planning, and other support functions.
• Guide division directors and staff, allocate resources, monitor performance, and ensure essential services.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and respond to high-priority operational matters.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Public Admin/Org Leadership)

Master's degree (MBA/related)

Job description

Maryland Department of Transportation MVA seeks an Executive to serve as Assistant Deputy Administrator for Support Services. The role provides strategic leadership across HR, facilities, procurement, civil rights, risk, safety, and asset management, reporting to the Deputy Administrator.

The successful candidate will oversee complex operations, supervise division leaders, manage budgets, and drive data-informed improvements in efficiency and customer service across MDOT MVA.