DIRECTOR OF DEBT MANAGEMENT

The constitutional and statutory provisions relating to the Office of the State Treasurer can be found in Articles I, III, V, VI, and XII of the Maryland Constitution; Title 5 of the State Government Article; and Titles 2 and 6-9 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. 

9906  (EPP3)

Annapolis, MD

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating issuance, management, and payment of debt service of State General Obligation Bonds
• Serving as liaison with credit rating agencies
• Tracking capital project authorizations, bond issuances and expenditures
• Ensuring compliance with all IRS post-issuance requirements making prompt and complete disclosures
• Coordinating the preparation of the debt service budget with the Department of Budget and Management
• Preparing reports and financial documents such as Official Statements, Anticipated Debt Reports and Legislative Reports
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures for Fixed and Variable Rate Debt, SWAPS and Taxable Debt
• Assisting in the procurement of Financial Services to include Financial Advisors, Underwriters, Escrow Agents and Fiscal Agents
• Staffing the Capital Debt Affordability Committee and the Commission on State Debt and supervising the preparation of the Annual Reports
• Managing the Division of Debt Management including the work of 3 professional staff.

The ideal candidate shall have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.  

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of financial experience specifically in Debt Management and Public Finance, as well as 3 years experience with direct supervision of employees.  In addition, candidates should possess a demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial topics and work effectively with others; excellent written and verbal communication skills; familiarity with GAAP, GASB, and SEC reporting requirements; and experience with Bloomberg, Parity, Munease, EMMA and/or other Debt Management programs.  Post graduate work is also desirable.  Knowledge of State Government is highly preferred.

Hybrid telework options available after 90 days.

This is an Executive Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Please upload a resume with your application.

The State Treasurer's Office is one of three offices designated by the Maryland Constitution, and is one of the highest agencies in the Executive Branch of State Government.  As an Executive Director within the agency, this position has a tangible impact on the agency's ability to fund Statewide capital expenditures and maintain the State's AAA Bond Rating.