PROGRAM MANAGER III

The Maryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System.  The System is a multi-employer, public employees’ benefit retirement system composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems with additional plan components, covering approximately 200,000 active members and more than 150,000 retires and beneficiaries.

The Administration Division is seeking a Deputy Director for its Data Control Unit.

This is a management service position which serves at the will of the appointing authority.

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NOTE:  Starting salary range will be $60,543.00 - $77,453.00.

120 East Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

The Deputy Director of Data Control position is a highly skilled, managerial position responsible for assisting the Data Control Unit Director in the development, implementation, and execution of polices, programs, plans, budgets, and procedures. Working with the Director, the Deputy Director assigns priorities and allocates resources, personnel, funds, and equipment to manage the needs of the entire Unit.   Additionally, the Deputy Director provides administrative oversight to ensure adequate internal controls, exercises direct supervision over two mid level managers, and exercise indirect supervision to six first-line supervisors.

Education:  A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, management or public administration from an accredited college/university.

Experience:  Seven years of professional work experience, and five years of experience supervising para-professional and professional staff.

MBA degree.

At least three years of documented experience performing complex data reconciliations with volumes of at least 1,000 transactions and/or monetary values of at least $1,000,000.

Project Management experience.

Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. Due to the confidential nature of the work, selected candidates must undergo and pass a background check.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 West Preston Street, Room 608, Baltimore, MD 21201.  All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by the closing date. 

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-9587.

TTY  Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.