Manager, Strategic Initiatives - Career-Connected Learning (Administrator V)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DGS Office of External Affairs in Maryland is seeking a Manager to lead high-priority strategic initiatives advancing statewide career-connected learning, focusing on CTE, apprenticeships, and career pathway alignment under the state's Blueprint.

The role requires applying systems thinking, project management, data analysis, and broad stakeholder engagement to identify challenges and develop recommendations strengthening CTE systems; it involves cross-agency collaboration, data oversight, and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of CTE experience with program administration or Perkins V.
• Two years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience drafting reports, policies, and technical materials.
• Experience with federally funded programs such as Perkins V, WIOA, or Registered Apprenticeship.
• Six years of administrative or professional work experience (or equivalent education).

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority strategic initiatives advancing statewide CTE and apprenticeship.
• Apply systems thinking, project management, and data analysis to identify implementation challenges.
• Engage stakeholders and coordinate cross-agency collaboration to strengthen CTE systems.
• Provide technical assistance and oversee data oversight and reporting.
• Coordinate transition of the CTE Expert Review Team.

Skills

Systems thinking

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-agency collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position leads high-priority strategic initiatives advancing statewide career-connected learning, particularly Career and Technical Education (CTE), apprenticeship programs, and career pathways alignment under Maryland's Blueprint for Maryland's Future. The Manager applies systems thinking, project management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to identify implementation challenges and develop recommendations strengthening Maryland's CTE systems. The role involves cross-agency collaboration, data oversight, technical assistance delivery, and coordination of the CTE Expert Review Team transition.

Key qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent professional experience in Career and Technical Education (CTE) with direct responsibility for CTE program administration, Perkins V implementation, or career pathway deve
• Two years of experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and managing projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience with written and verbal communication including drafting reports, policies, and technical materials
• Experience implementing or supporting federally funded education or workforce programs such as Perkins V, WIOA, or Registered Apprenticeship
• Six years of administrative staff or professional work (or equivalent education substitution)
• Bachelor's degree preferred from an accredited college or university