Administrator III

State of Maryland • Anne Arundel, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Division of Regulatory Affairs (DRA) within the Office of Compliance and Regulation at the Maryland Cannabis Administration. It assists with regulatory and compliance matters involving cannabis and requires understanding and interpreting applicable statutes and regulations. The role provides research and analytical support to the office and serves as a liaison to cannabis licensees and other stakeholders.

The position reviews licensing-related applications, including transfers of ownership and control, ancillary business registrations, and location changes, as well as complex legal agreements and leases. It also reviews cannabis advertising for compliance, investigates regulatory compliance matters related to ownership and control, and develops statutory and regulatory guidance materials for cannabis businesses. The position reports directly to the Deputy Chief of DRA and works with a team of Compliance Analysts on business licensing, advertising compliance, ownership and control, and other regulatory projects.

Requirements

• High school graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Six years of administrative staff or professional work, subject to the stated education and military-service substitutions.
• A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license is required if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in regulatory compliance and/or a role requiring interpretation and application of statutes and regulations.
• Professional experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or other legal setting involving substantial contract drafting and/or review.
• Demonstrated professional experience drafting, reviewing, and analyzing complex legal agreements.
• Professional experience conducting regulatory or administrative investigations, or responding to regulatory investigations within a highly regulated industry.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with regulatory and compliance matters and interpret applicable cannabis statutes and regulations.
• Provide research and analytical support to the Office of Compliance and Regulation.
• Serve as a liaison to cannabis licensees and other stakeholders.
• Review licensing applications, including transfers of ownership and control, ancillary business registrations, and location changes.
• Review complex legal agreements and leases.
• Review cannabis advertising for compliance with applicable statutes.
• Investigate regulatory compliance matters related to ownership and control.
• Develop statutory and regulatory guidance materials for cannabis businesses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED