ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER FOR OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
About The Position
The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is an independent State agency that regulates Maryland's $49 billion insurance industry and protects consumers by monitoring and enforcing insurers' and insurance professionals' compliance with State law.� Staff members are subject matter experts who serve as a resource for lawmakers, consumers, and other public and private entities.� � The MIA is charged with a broad range of responsibilities including the licensure of insurance carriers and insurance producers (brokers/agents) operating in Maryland, the conduct of financial examinations of companies to monitor financial solvency, and the review and approval of rates and contract forms. The MIA investigates reports of consumer fraud and consumer complaints about life, health, automobile, homeowners, and/or property insurance.� Insurance carriers are subject to market conduct examinations and other actions to monitor compliance with Maryland law.� The MIA also has a unit dedicated to consumer education and outreach, which participates in hundreds of events and reaches thousands of individual consumers annually. � This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) seeks an experienced manager and operations professional for the position of Associate Commissioner for Operations & Technology. This key position oversees the operational Units within the MIA: Fiscal Services, Facilities, Procurement and Management Information Systems (MIS). The position directs and manages the activities of the Directors of each Unit to ensure (i) that the Agency maintains the systems and resources required to perform effectively and seamlessly at all times and (ii) that the responsibilities of each Unit are carried out in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner; in compliance with all applicable laws and orders; and in conformity with the identified priorities of the agency. This position partners with the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, and the Agency's senior management team to provide operational and administrative support for the Agency's mission, goals, and objectives. This position reports to the Commissioner and provides regular reports to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner regarding the Agency's operations, fiscal management, cybersecurity and other MIS matters.
Requirements
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Management, or Finance.
- Eight (8) years of related experience to include at least three (3) years of direct supervisory experience.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent people skills with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.
- Experience in financial management, accounting, and/or budgeting.
- Experience preparing budget testimony for hearings before the General Assembly.
- Experience in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.
- Experience in State budget, administration, facilities management, and procurement.
Responsibilities
- oversees the operational Units within the MIA: Fiscal Services, Facilities, Procurement and Management Information Systems (MIS)
- directs and manages the activities of the Directors of each Unit to ensure (i) that the Agency maintains the systems and resources required to perform effectively and seamlessly at all times and (ii) that the responsibilities of each Unit are carried out in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner; in compliance with all applicable laws and orders; and in conformity with the identified priorities of the agency
- partners with the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, and the Agency's senior management team to provide operational and administrative support for the Agency's mission, goals, and objectives
- provides regular reports to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner regarding the Agency's operations, fiscal management, cybersecurity and other MIS matters
Benefits
- generous leave package
- medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
- healthcare and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts
- a defined benefit pension plan with optional 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans
- flexible work schedules
- service that may qualify the successful candidate for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
