DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL GRANTS

State of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is looking to hire a talented and experienced leader in grants management to serve as the Director of Capital Grants. The Director will lead and manage the activities of the State of Maryland's Capital Grants and Loans (CGL) Program and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan (MCCBL) Legislative initiatives for the Maryland Department of General Services (DGS). This position oversees a staff of Regional Grant Administrators, Compliance Officers and Administrative Support Personnel who administer the bond bills that are authorized annually by the Maryland General Assembly and the Governor in the State's Capital Budget for the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), the Maryland Hospital Association (MHA), the Maryland Independent Colleges and Universities Association (MICUA) and local jails. Funds for Maryland's Capital Grants Program are also authorized directly by the General Assembly and the Governor for a wide variety of organizations throughout the State, including non-profit organizations, local county and municipal governments, and State agencies for capital infrastructure projects. DGS' Office of Capital Grants oversees a current portfolio of 1,400 capital grants that are valued at over $1.1 billion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in managing public capital grant or loan programs, infrastructure funding, or capital project financing.
• At least 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of capital budgeting, grants management, and public financing principles.
• Knowledge of state and federal funding regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Understanding of public procurement and contracting practices.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and programmatic data.
• High level of proficiency in budget development and financial oversight.
• Proficiency with project tracking and financial systems (e.g., ERP, grants management platforms, Excel).
• Familiarity with state government operations, legislative processes, and administrative procedures.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations (e.g. COMAR, Relevant sections of the State Finance and Procurement Regulations).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Experience managing infrastructure or affordable housing capital programs.
• Previous work in a federal, state or large municipal government agency.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer), or GPC (Grants Professional Certification).
• Experience implementing or managing enterprise-level grants or loan tracking systems.
• Experience working with elected officials, community stakeholders, and advocacy groups.

Responsibilities

• Proactively collaborate with the Maryland Department of Legislative Services (DLS), the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW), elected officials, and other program stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of new bond bills.
• Provide guidance, direction, and oversight to grant recipients and their technical, legal, and administrative staff to assist grantees in preparing required grant agreements, performing contract reviews, and taking reimbursement actions.
• Oversee the efficiency and effectiveness of the process of analyzing and reviewing grant applications to ensure projects comply with the specific requirements of each Legislative Bond Initiative.
• Oversee the preparation of agenda items for approval by the Board of Public Works (BPW) at scheduled meetings.
• Manage the efficiency and effectiveness of the process that determines the necessity for a technical eligibility review for miscellaneous project costs claimed by a grantee.
• Establish and directly maintain accessible systems to provide accurate and timely project status information upon request to the DGS executive staff.
• Demonstrate proficient use of the Grants Management System and serve as the subject matter expert for system design, requirements specifications and implementation.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify
• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
• Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
• Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
• Paid holidays
• Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
• Employee & employer contributory pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees