Senior Policy & Program Lead – Health, Housing & Opportunity

Incoming Jawando Administration; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Incoming Jawando Administration seeks an Assistant Chief Administrative Officer for Health, Human Services & Opportunities. The role directs multiple departments and advises the County Executive on policy and budget matters.

Collaboration with the County Executive, CAO, and other officials is essential for advancing housing, education, and immigrant services. The position emphasizes strategic leadership, program oversight, and cross-department coordination to expand access to care and youth

Qualifications

• Extensive (6 years) senior administrative experience in public sector settings.
• Strong ability to develop policy options and fiscal recommendations.
• Proven track record in program evaluation and management analysis.

Responsibilities

• Directs health, human services, housing, libraries, and recreation programs for the County.
• Leads budget development and policy implementation in a complex agency portfolio.
• Interface with County Executive, CAO, MCPS, and other stakeholders to advance goals.

Skills

Health & Human Services

Housing Stability

Immigrant Services

Policy Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Master's in Public Administration or Business Administration

Job description

Incoming Jawando Administration seeks an Assistant Chief Administrative Officer for Health, Human Services & Opportunities. The role directs multiple departments and advises the County Executive on policy and budget matters.

Collaboration with the County Executive, CAO, and other officials is essential for advancing housing, education, and immigrant services. The position emphasizes strategic leadership, program oversight, and cross-department coordination to expand access to care and youth