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Fiscal Director, Federal Programs

Program Manager Senior II

Recruitment #24-005483-0020

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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.

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Hybrid schedule available

POSITION DUTIES

The Fiscal Director leads the office in providing fiscal oversight of federal Title programs to produce effective and desired outcomes for students of Maryland in support of the Maryland State Department of Education’s (MSDE) implementation of the multiyear strategic plan and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.

The Fiscal Director of Federal Programs will ensure the execution of the full life cycle of federal programs and will ensure that federal Title programs utilize consistent financial systems and processes for administering federal programs to local education agencies (LEAs). The Director will also ensure programs align to and operate within all federal requirements and align to Maryland Blueprint and strategic plan programs and services. The Director works to ensure high-quality, year-round technical assistance and support for LEAs and other federal program grant recipients while increasing program quality and impact.  

The Fiscal Director of Federal Programs accomplishes this work through the utilization of internal MSDE application systems to generate reports, the implementation of consistent processes for managing program budgets, and the successful strategies for fiscal monitoring, capacity-building, compliance, and reporting for LEAs and other federal program grant recipients. This position requires detailed attention to all work activities, and the ability to maintain that attention to detail while working with urgency amidst competing priorities. The Fiscal Director will work with the Office of Federal Programs to accomplish federal program goals in close collaboration with MSDE federal program staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Experience: Seven (7) years of professional experience with managing, designing, and developing financial control systems for multiple programs. Three (3) years of this experience must have been spent supervising professional employees and two (2) years of the required experience must be in federal, state, or local Government Accounting.
Notes: 
1. Applicants may substitute possession of a CPA or Master’s Degree, or 36 post-baccalaureate credit hours of coursework, from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field, for one year of the required experience.


SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

  • Must have 2 years of experience with Federal Grant funded programs

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.

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental budgeting. 
  • Experience with Federal and State financial reporting. 
  • Experience working with the State of Maryland’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS). 
  • Experience with Grant management. 
  • Experience with preparing, analyzing and interpreting financial, statistical and narrative reports of fiscal services, activities and projects. 
  • Experience supervising professional fiscal staff. 
  • Experience developing and managing new and revised fiscal policies, procedures and standards.

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. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are 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.

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 and mailed to the address listed. 

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, 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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