DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS (ADMIN PGM MGR IV)

Introduction

This is a Management Service position. The incumbent will serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD

POSITION DUTIES

The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland is seeking a Director of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) to lead the agency's relationships with local and federal governments. In this high-impact role, you will serve as a key connector between the Comptroller's Office and government partners across Maryland and in Washington, D.C., advancing the agency's priorities while helping partners navigate initiatives that affect or involve the Office.

No two days are the same in this role. You will work directly with the Comptroller, the Chief of Staff, and the Deputy Comptrollers on a wide range of projects and initiatives that combine policy work, strategic outreach, and hands-on engagement with local government leaders.

Responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining strong, proactive partnerships with local and federal government officials and agencies
• Monitoring federal and local legislative and policy developments that affect the Office of the Comptroller, and advising leadership on their implications
• Drafting reports, guidance, and briefing materials for the Comptroller, agency leadership, and other stakeholders on local and federal initiatives
• Providing support and guidance to government partners on initiatives that may involve or affect the agency
• Coordinating with local and federal partners to plan and execute outreach visits for the Comptroller
• Working directly with the Comptroller on engagement with local governments
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders on cross-departmental projects and priorities

Please note: This position will be occasionally required to work on evenings and weekends. Additionally, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors' Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of professional work experience involving one or more of the following areas: intergovernmental affairs, government affairs, legislative affairs, public policy, public administration, law or a related field

Notes:

1. Additional related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Possession of a Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for 2 years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalence evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and the operations of County and Federal Governments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, concise briefings, reports, and talking points for senior leadership and external audiences
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and engage professionally with a diverse range of stakeholders, including elected officials, government staff, community leaders, and partner organizations
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Due to the time and resources involved, the Comptroller of Maryland cannot sponsor visa applications. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.

Due to the nature of the agency's business, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment.

*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.

1. First and Last Name
2. Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
3. The last four digits of your SS#

If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email MHarrell@Marylandtaxes.gov at The Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this 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.