CHIEF, FINANCIAL AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, MARYLAND WIC PROGRAM

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MDH, PHPA, Maryland WIC Program, Baltimore, MD

This position manages the operation of WIC's Financial and Contract Management Unit by: -Managing an annual grant of $116 million in federal funds, $30 million in infant formula and cereal rebate funds, and $65,000 in state funds -Providing technical assistance to the WIC Program Director on all financial management and procurement issues. -Supervising all contract management staff, finance and procurement activities (commodities and services). -Develops and recommends training to PHPA Executive Direction in relation to MDH fiscal and procurement related policies and procedures.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 6 years of experience in health or human service.  A minimum of three years experience managing federal grant program budget and two years experience as a supervisor of budget analysts is required.   Applicant must have at least 1 year of experience with writing and evaluating requests for proposals for large procurement.

The successful candidate should have training and proficiency in federal and state budgets and procurement regulations and experience in managing a multi million dollar federal grant, the ability to determine funding levels for sub grantees, and experience in the development and the evaluation of proposals for large procurements.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.