Senior Policy & Organizational Development Program Lead

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible telework

Mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

Generous paid leave

Paid holidays

Health coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) seeks a talented Program Manager Senior I to lead policy and organizational development. This role builds the department's first dedicated policy training function and partners with divisions to strengthen policy capabilities across the agency.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Policy Initiatives, the successful candidate will manage policy research, governance, and leadership development efforts, driving cross‑functional collaboration and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience leading policy development and organizational development initiatives, including policy development and strategic initiatives.
• Experience advising executive or senior-level leadership on organizational strategy, policy development, operational effectiveness, workforce planning, and organizational change.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide or cross-functional initiatives, including strategic planning, process improvement, organizational restructuring, change management, and performance improvement.
• Experience working in Maryland State government or another governmental organization, with knowledge of State personnel policies, regulations, legislative processes, and/or the State Personnel Management System (SPMS).

Responsibilities

• Manages policy research, drafting, and standardization to support the Director's policy framework.
• Leads organizational development by creating a training and leadership development function and annual plan.
• Conducts legal, regulatory, and best‑practice research and drafts department-wide policies.
• Oversees policy lifecycle governance, templates, approval workflow, and the policy tracking system.
• Acts as day-to-day policy liaison for divisions and coordinates cross-functional policy work.
• Prepares briefing materials and contributes to the annual Policy Effectiveness Report.

Skills

Policy development

Organizational development

Executive advisory

Change management

Workforce planning

Education

Master’s degree in Public Administration/Policy/Business/Organizational Leadership

Job description

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) seeks a talented Program Manager Senior I to lead policy and organizational development. This role builds the department's first dedicated policy training function and partners with divisions to strengthen policy capabilities across the agency.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Policy Initiatives, the successful candidate will manage policy research, governance, and leadership development efforts, driving cross‑functional collaboration and