PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ARMY - MILITARY & FEDERAL AFFAIRS *REPOST* (CONTRACTUAL HOURLY)

MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits subsidy

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Leave accrual up to 40 hours/yr

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking a contractual Program Director, Army, to coordinate Army and National Guard insights across state agencies and stakeholders in Baltimore. This role emphasizes economic development around installations and defense-related opportunities while managing program performance and grants.

The candidate should have a strong background in defense programs, senior-level communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or related field.
• Five years' program management experience, four in defense programs.
• U.S. Army service as Field Grade Officer, CW4-CW5, or E-8 to E-9 with enterprise-level focus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor actions impacting Army and National Guard installations and missions.
• Promote Army and National Guard installations to support economic development.
• Collaborate with DoD and state officials to drive defense-related opportunities.
• Assist with grant management to diversify defense programs.
• Engage with Congressional members, agencies and business community.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the contractual position of Program Director, Army, in its Office of Military & Federal Affairs, within the Division of Industry, International & Innovation. This is a contractual position and incumbent will work 32 hours per week.

GRADE

$61.00 hourly

LOCATION OF POSITION

The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The primary function of the Program Director is to leverage, coordinate and provide Army and National Guard related insights across the Department of Commerce, and other state and local departments to advance economic development within the installations and in the local/state business communities.

POSITION DUTIES

This position monitors State and Federal actions which impact Maryland’s Army and National Guard military installations and related facilities; actively promotes the missions of the Army and National Guard installations and missions; participates in local military alliances and defense-affiliated organizations; informs and leverages support from members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation, State officials and the business community; collaborates with Department of Defense stakeholders to ensure the economic vitality of Army and National Guard programs in the state through business opportunity and job creation, and mission support; assist with program performance and management of defense-related grants to further defense diversification, technology commercialization and defense community resilience planning activities in the state.

The selected candidate will possess excellent written, oral, and decision-making skills, excellent interpersonal skills. ability to handle multiple, concurrent, and high priority projects; knowledge of programs and resources provided by Federal, State and local government that support economic development, technology, commercialization; ability to interact professionally with senior defense and elected officials is essential. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, or other relevant software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, economic, or related field.

EXPERIENCE: Five years' experience in program management or professional work. Four years of this experience involving exercising responsibility for defense programs. U.S. Army military service experience as a Field Grade Officer (O-4 to O-6), Senior Warrant Officer (CW4-CW5), or Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (E-8 to E-9) with a primary focus on enterprise-level operations, brigade/division-level staff operations, or strategic program management.

Notes: Additional experience in program management or professional work for a year-for-year basis for the required education. Graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Three (3) years’ experience working with the US Army in areas involving installations, defense mission support. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Battalion/Brigade Commander, or Command Sergeant Major, or Primary Staff Officer (G-1/G-4/G-8) at the Division, Corps or Major Army Command (MACOM) level.

2. Experience working with federal and private sectors.

3. Proven track record of managing joint programs between the Department of the Army and private sector contractors or federal agencies.

4. Documented experience managing Army Installations (IMCOM), garrison operations or Defense Mission Support programs.

5. Master’s degree in business administration, Public Policy, Defense Studies, or graduate of a Senior Service College (e.g. War College).

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. To be considered, you must submit a complete application and all required materials by the closing date, including the supplemental questionnaire. A resume may be included as supporting documentation, but a resume alone will not be accepted or considered. Information submitted after the closing date will not be reviewed.

If you are unable to apply online, please submit your state application/resume and supplemental questionnaire by the closing date and time to HR contact: [e-mail]

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to the HR contact.

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300.

You may also visit our website: Department of Commerce.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [e-mail].

As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

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