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PROGRAM MANAGER, TAX CREDITS

PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR III

Recruitment #23-005484-0002

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Manager, Tax Credits (Program Manager Senior III) within its Division of Business and Industry Sector Development’s Office of Finance Programs – Tax Credit Unit.  

This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Commerce Only.

It is important to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the application process.

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

GRADE

25

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent will oversee the Tax Incentives Group whose primary responsibility is to receive and process tax program applications, certify and track tax credits and use relational databases for periodic reports; study and analyze economic and statistical data to measure the economic climate and programmatic performance; project value of tax incentives; perform tax research, and review tax related legislation.  

POSITION DUTIES

The Program Manager is involved with all aspects of tax credit program design, implementation, delivery and compliance overseeing a team responsible for evaluation and award of a tax credit budget of $100 Million across 12 State programs. Key functions include application processing, coordinating compliance functions in the protection of public funds, policy and regulation drafting, and special funds management.  This position works closely with county economic development officials, other agency staff and business prospects on tax incentive issues. The Program Manager oversees training of Commerce staff on tax incentives programs; provides the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the Tax Incentives Unit.  The Program Manager also serves as Commerce's legislative coordinator for tax related bills, which involves preparing bill comments, fiscal notes and testimony and represents the agency before federal, State and local officials, legislative committees and senior managers and executives of other agencies concerning program activities and provides advice to Commerce Executives on tax related matters and makes recommendations. The selected employee will possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; an aptitude for detailed work; ability to conduct technical business research - collect data, establish facts, and define problems.  Must be able to work with internal and external customers and high-level public and private sector officials and maintain effective working relationships; handle multiple, concurrent and high priority projects; and work independently. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for Windows including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, computer research services, Google Mail and/or other relevant software. Should be familiar with business accounting and finance. Some statewide travel is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess the following:

EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university 
    AND 
EXPERIENCE: Nine (9) years of experience in administrative or professional work; five (5) years of this experience must have involved income tax research and the preparation of business and individual income tax returns.  

Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Notes: 
1) A Master’s degree in business, economics, accounting, or public administration at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year for year basis for the required experience.  
2) A Juris Doctor degree may be substituted for three years of the required experience.  
3) A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license may be substituted for three years of the required years of experience.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Three (3) years of supervisory experience.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Commerce Only.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Some Statewide travel is required.

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

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum and any selective qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online.  A resume and the supplemental questionnaire MUST be included with your online application.  Be sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet all the qualifications. If unable to apply online, submit your state application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire to anna.halikias@maryland.gov or via mail to: 
    
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE -OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Attn:  PROGRAM MANAGER, TAX CREDITS (23-005484-0002)
World Trade Center – 401 E. Pratt Street, 10th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202

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. 

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

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300. You may also visit our website at: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce  

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 1-800-735-2258 



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