Minority Business Enterprise Officer II

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a one-year contractual position serving at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. DoSEM is hiring 17 contractual MBE Officer II positions. The Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM) has a mission to advance social and economic mobility for all Marylanders by removing barriers, investing in inclusive opportunities, and aligning state resources to support historically underserved communities and businesses. DoSEM offers a supportive public-service work environment with competitive state government benefits, including flexible work schedules, telework/hybrid work options, and opportunities for career growth, training, and advancement. As a Maryland state employer, we also provide comprehensive health and retirement benefits, generous leave (including parental leave), and access to additional employee programs, along with ample free parking at our Crownsville, MD office. These benefits help support your professional development and work-life balance while serving our community.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
One year of experience investigating regulated activities to ensure compliance with Federal, State or municipal laws; or overseeing program and business development activities; or coordinating and conducting community outreach activities and events; or monitoring contracts for compliance.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland may be required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience analyzing business certifications applications for Minority Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises & or Small Business Enterprises.

Responsibilities

Conducting comprehensive eligibility reviews and investigations of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification applications.
Evaluating business ownership, control, independence, and financial eligibility by reviewing documentation, conducting interviews and on-site visits, and preparing investigative reports in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Assisting with special investigations into allegations of state and federal certification ineligibility, and/or abuse and fraud against the state and federal programs as requested.
Investigating firms applying for state and federal certifications in accordance with the eligibility standards set forth by federal and state law.
Reviewing confidential financial information, including corporate and personal tax returns and personal net worth statements, legal documents, lease agreements, subcontracts, operating agreements, and articles of incorporation.
Investigating applications for initial state and federal certification, expansion of services requests, annual review filings, and reassessments.
Conducting interviews with applicants to explore business information and activities and completing the interview questionnaire.
Preparing and presenting a comprehensive Summary Report based on investigative findings to the Certification Review Committee (CRC).
Advising the CRC of areas within certification or expansion of service request applications that require further inquiry to determine the eligibility of applicants.
Performing certification review/certification management investigations within agency prescribed procedures and timelines.
Gathering data from the public and private sector in order to clarify and verify information required for the investigation.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Telework/hybrid work options
Opportunities for career growth, training, and advancement
Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Generous leave (including parental leave)
Access to additional employee programs
Ample free parking at our Crownsville, MD office
Subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents (contractual employees working 30+ hours/week may be eligible for 75% subsidy)
Option to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance (full premium responsibility)
Leave granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year (for contractual employees)