Strategic Leader, Support Services — Hybrid (Executive)

Maryland Department of Transportation; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MDOT Benefits

Job summary

Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking an experienced executive to serve as Assistant Deputy Administrator for Support Services in the MVA. The role leads Human Resources, Facility Management, Procurement, Civil Rights, Risk, Safety, and Planning, reporting to the Deputy Administrator.

The successful candidate will manage complex programs, guide division leaders, ensure regulatory compliance, monitor budgets, and drive innovative, data-informed improvements in efficiency and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, HR, Operations or Finance.
• Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience with at least four years in senior management, including supervision of managers or professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and operational oversight for Support Services divisions and programs.
• Serve as second-in-command to the Deputy Administrator and act on their behalf during absence.
• Direct daily operations across HR/Organizational Development, Facility Management and Engineering, Departmental Services, Procurement, Civil Rights, Risk, Safety, Planning, and Asset Management.
• Provide leadership to division directors, managers, staff, and contractors.
• Set operational priorities, allocate resources, monitor performance, and ensure continuity of essential services.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budget oversight

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking an experienced executive to serve as Assistant Deputy Administrator for Support Services in the MVA. The role leads Human Resources, Facility Management, Procurement, Civil Rights, Risk, Safety, and Planning, reporting to the Deputy Administrator.

The successful candidate will manage complex programs, guide division leaders, ensure regulatory compliance, monitor budgets, and drive innovative, data-informed improvements in efficiency and safety