SMALL, MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ACCOUNT PROGRAM MANAGER (PROGRAM MANAGER IV)

State of Maryland - COMM - Office of Financing Programs Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland - COMM - Office of Financing Programs Administration seeks a Small, Minority, Women-Owned Business Account Program Manager (SMWOBA) to lead the full-time administration and strategic management of SMWOBA and the Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT).

This Management Service role requires navigating statutes, financial policies, procurement, reporting, and coordination with fund managers, financial institutions, auditors, and lawmakers to ensure accountability and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economic or Business Administration or closely related field.
• Eight years of experience in administrative or professional work; five years in commercial bank lending, underwriting, analysis of project information, financial statements, projections, portfolio and credit analysis, grant administration, collateral evaluations, and loan documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee SMWOBA program and the Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT) program on a full-time basis.
• Ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, financial policies, procurement requirements, and program objectives.
• Coordinate among fund managers, financial institutions, Commerce leadership, auditors, legal counsel, and external stakeholders; ensure accurate reporting and stewardship of public funds.
• Develop and manage contacts, analyze performance metrics, and prepare executive reports; monitor program performance and drive improvements.

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Small, Minority, Women-Owned Business Account Program Manager (SMWOBA) within the Office Finance Programs in the Division of Business Growth & Attraction. This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

STD0022

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the full-time administration, oversight, and strategic management of the Small, Minority, Women-Owned Business Account (SMWOBA) program and serves as the primary conductor for the State's Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT) program.

POSITION DUTIES

The Program Manager ensures compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, financial policies, procurement requirements, and program objectives critical to maintaining effective oversight of fund operations, financial accountability, stakeholder coordination, and legislative awareness. This position serves as the central point of engagement among fund managers, financial institutions, Commerce leadership, auditors, legal counsel, and external stakeholders while ensuring accurate reporting and responsible stewardship of public funds. Position will: promote the program across the State; oversee solicitation, procurement, selection and on boarding of new fund managers; develop and manage fund manager contacts; coordinate legislative inquiries and manage legislative requests; analyzing program performance metrics, recommend operational improvements; prepare executive level reports and provide ongoing monitoring of performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Economic or Business Administration or a closely field. Experience: Eight years of experience in administrative or professional work. Five years of experience must have involved commercial bank lending, underwriting, analyzing project information, financial statements, projections, portfolio and credit analysis and reports, grant administration, collateral evaluations, and loan documentation. Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience in a closely related field may be considered.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree�
• Demonstrated experience providing financing assistance to small, minority and women-owned businesses.
• Experience in fund and grant administration�
• Four (4) years of proven leadership or supervisory experience over a program. �
• Knowledge and experience in state government procurement, financial systems, laws, regulations and policies.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a valid driver's license.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.