Minority Business Enterprise Program (MBE) Compliance Officer
About The Position
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking a Minority Business Enterprise Program (MBE) Compliance Officer. The position analyzes goal requests, contract compliance, and reporting for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Veterans Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) opportunities, as well as the Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program, including tracking. It conducts research and analysis to evaluate potential participation by small and minority businesses that fall within program certification categories. The position disseminates documents and prepares for and serves as the scribe for Procurement Review Group (PRG) meetings. It has no signatory authority. After documents are signed by the Secretary, the officer receives and distributes executed documents to Contract Managers and Procurement Officers. The position is located at 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Maryland.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
- Three years of administrative staff or professional work.
- Up to two years of required experience may be substituted with 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year.
- A bachelor's degree from a college or university may be substituted for the required experience.
- Qualifying U.S. Armed Forces commissioned-officer experience involving staff work and regular independent judgment and analysis may be substituted year for year for the required experience.
- Employees assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in Maryland.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience supporting MBE leadership with developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines for department-wide socioeconomic programs, including MBE, SBR, VSBE, and/or Small Business Preference.
- Two years of experience working with procurement officers, program managers, contractors, subcontractors, and/or certified MBE firms to secure service or supply contracts.
Responsibilities
- Analyze goal requests, contract compliance, and reporting duties for MBE and VSBE opportunities and the SBR Program, including tracking.
- Conduct analysis and research to evaluate potential participation by small and minority businesses within program certification categories.
- Disseminate documents and prepare for and serve as the scribe for Procurement Review Group meetings.
- Receive documents after the Secretary has signed them and distribute the executed documents to Contract Managers and Procurement Officers.
Benefits
- Medical and health insurance coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision plans
- Personal leave: six days annually for new State employees, prorated based on start date
- Annual leave: ten days per year
- Sick leave: fifteen days per year
- Paid parental leave: up to 60 days upon the birth or adoption of a child
- At least twelve holidays per year
- State pension credit toward retirement
- Supplemental retirement options
- Maryland State Employees Credit Union membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
