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Deputy Finance Director of the Division of Early Childhood

Program Manager II

Recruitment #23-005477-0039

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Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Note: All MSDE positions require in-person/on-site reporting.

POSITION DUTIES

This position is the Fiscal Analyst of the Child Care Development Grant in the Division of Early Childhood Development. The position is responsible for providing leadership and direction in the development and coordination of procedures that ensure fiscal operation and reporting program implementation is completed in accordance with state and federal regulations. The position is responsible for oversight of grant specialists and the fiscal report of the Child Care Development Grant. Working with both the program administrators and the business service department, this position will be responsible for formula procedures and systems for reporting to the federal government and state.

  • Provides supervisory, managerial or technical assistance guidance to the DEC Fiscal unit as needed and in the absence of the Financial Manager. 
  • Makes decisions to facilitate program accomplishments. 
  • Recommends the development of training procedures to increase correct authorization of funds for grant specialists, programmatic specialists, LSSs, LITPs, Non-LSSs, non-profit and for-profit entities, and IHEs. 
  • Provides guidance internally in developing and maintaining manuals, instructions and reporting instruments for financial data reporting and analysis. 
  • Coordinates training and technical assistance for DEC staff and designs fiscal reports, content, and methods 
  • Analyzes departmental, budget and fiscal planning and federal requirements for budget information. 
  • Coordinates, reviews, and edits internal and external budget documents with the program staff. 
  • Represents the department in a liaison capacity with managers and officials of other agencies concerning program activities. 
  • Proactively partners with upper management in matters of policy development, process improvement and implementation, financial modeling, grant review, and State and federal audits.
  • Review and assistance with sub-grant information (budgets & invoices) provide for accurate, timely, and sufficiently researched documents 
  • Supervises the preparation of financial reports, spreadsheets, data tables and related documents (FFATA) 
  • Provides direct supervision and guidance to staff fiscal members working with programmatic specialists, LSSs, LITPs, Non-LSSs, non-profit and for-profit entities, and IHEs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned related.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: A Bachelor's Degree in Education, Education Administration, Finance, Management or closely related field.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience of professional experience with managing, designing, developing, and auditing financial control systems for multiple programs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be in effect for at least one year.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment -AND- submit their professional resume. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If the applicant is unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and  mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.

Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to the address listed.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0019 TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an 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.

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