Executive Leader, Support Services & Operations

Maryland Department of Transportation; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) seeks an Assistant Deputy Administrator for Support Services. This executive role reports to the Deputy Administrator and leads critical agency functions in a broad portfolio.

The successful candidate will oversee HR, facilities, procurement, civil rights and compliance, risk, safety, and planning, ensuring efficient operations, budget discipline, and measurable performance across divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field as specified (Business Administration, Public Administration, etc.).
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience including senior management responsibilities.
• Master's degree preferred in a related field (MBA/MPA/Organizational Leadership).

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and operational oversight for Support Services divisions and programs.
• Serve as second-in-command to the Deputy Administrator and act in their absence.
• Direct and coordinate daily operations of HR, facilities, procurement, safety, risk, planning, environmental compliance, and asset management.
• Guide division directors, managers, professional staff, and contractors; ensure performance dashboards and data-driven decisions.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, monitor budgets, and maintain continuity of essential agency services.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Budget management

Communication with executives

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/Organizational Leadership/Operations Management/Finance/Engineering/Facilities Management

Master's degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/Organizational Leadership or related field

Job description

Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) seeks an Assistant Deputy Administrator for Support Services. This executive role reports to the Deputy Administrator and leads critical agency functions in a broad portfolio.

The successful candidate will oversee HR, facilities, procurement, civil rights and compliance, risk, safety, and planning, ensuring efficient operations, budget discipline, and measurable performance across divisions.