Introduction
You could be the\r\nnext leader of the Maryland ABLE\r\nsavings and investment plan for people\r\nwith disabilities.\r\n\r\nThe Maryland Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) is\r\none of three plans included in the Maryland 529 division of the Maryland State\r\nTreasurer's Office. This plan provides the opportunity for people with\r\nqualifying disabilities to invest and save for their current needs and the\r\nfuture without jeopardizing critical state and federal benefits. Maryland's plan is also a part of the\r\nnational ABLE Savings Plan Network (ASPN), a network of the National\r\nAssociation of State Treasurer's (NAST) Vestwell State Savings, LLC, is a\r\nthird-party vendor that provides record keeping, customer service, and\r\ninvestment management for the program.\r\nThis program is operated under the direction of the Deputy Treasurer for\r\nMaryland529 in conjunction with oversight by the Maryland State Treasurer and\r\nChief Deputy Treasurer. The Maryland ABLE Program Manager is a Management\r\nService position within the Maryland personnel system. This position is\r\ncurrently located in Baltimore City but in the future will be relocated to 80\r\nCalvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 in the Goldstein Treasury Building.\r\n
GRADE
23 \r\n
LOCATION OF POSITION
Annapolis, MD. This position will train in Baltimore, MD for the first 6 months of employment then transition to the Annapolis area.\r\n
Main Purpose of Job
The incumbent is\r\nresponsible for the development and ongoing management of the Maryland ABLE\r\nprogram. This includes creating the Program's\r\noverall strategic and operating plans through development and monitoring of the\r\nprogram's budget, database development and program data analysis,\r\noutreach and partner development, collaboration\r\nwith and monitoring contracted program manager(s), engaging with other state\r\nABLE plans through the ASPN network, and work with state and federal government\r\nofficials to develop and implement new laws and regulations governing the\r\nprogram.. \r\nResponsibilities\r\ninclude:\r\n\r\n Designs and develop features and enhancements to the\r\n Maryland ABLE program to ensure that the State offers a nationally\r\n competitive, cost-effective ABLE plan that meets the needs of the\r\n disability community.\r\n Collaborates with the Deputy Treasurer for Maryland\r\n 529 to establish overall Program goals, aligned with standards as defined\r\n by State Treasurer's Office. Establishes short and long-range strategic\r\n plans for the Maryland ABLE Program.\r\n Supervises Maryland ABLE staff to support outcomes\r\n for the Program.\r\n Plans, organizes, directs, and controls all operations\r\n of Maryland ABLE program. This oversight covers a broad scopeof\r\n duties and requires the incumbent to maintain an intimate knowledge of all\r\n functions of the programincludingprocurement;accounting\r\n andbudgeting;marketing, contractual relationships; state and\r\n federal benefits programs used by people with disabilities; and laws and regulations\r\n governing ABLEprograms.\r\n Leads the relationship between the contracted Program\r\n Manager and the ABLE Program staff and account holders by assessing\r\n performance according to its contract with State Treasurer's Office.\r\n Communicates\r\n with the Deputy Treasurer for Maryland 529 regarding the performance of\r\n the Program and works with all parties on continuous improvement and\r\n resolution of problems and deficiencies.\r\n Participates in annual budgeting process and provides\r\n short- and long-term revenue projections.\r\n Oversee the communications marketing, strategic\r\n development, and execution of the Maryland ABLE Program. \r\n Conducts and oversees public outreach for the\r\n Maryland ABLE Program through presentations, consultation, expo and\r\n conference participation.\r\n Oversee the development and advocacy of State\r\n legislation to continue to enhance the Maryland ABLE Program and align\r\n with changes to federal law and regulations. Along with the Deputy\r\n Treasurer for Maryland 529 and State Treasurer's Office, serves as a\r\n primary advocate for state and federal legislative enhancements and all\r\n other legislative matters related to the ABLE Program under the guidance\r\n of the Maryland Treasurer's Legislative Deputy Treasurer.\r\n\r\n
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:\r\nThe ideal candidate will\r\nhave a bachelor's degree in a relatable field, as well as a minimum of 5-7\r\nyears of progressive management experience in the disability field. In addition, the following competencies will\r\nadd to overall candidate consideration.\r\n\r\n\r\nProven experience in disability\r\nfield with strong management background; experience working with budgets for a\r\nprogram or company.\r\nKnowledge of ABLE programs\r\npurpose and features.\r\nKnowledge of state and\r\nfederal assistance programs such as Social Security Income (SSI), Social\r\nSecurity Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, SNAP, and HUD. \r\nProven experience in public\r\nspeaking and giving presentations to groups such as government or elected\r\nofficials, corporate boards, community leaders, sponsors and/or other key\r\nstakeholder groups.\r\nProven ability to work\r\neffectively as a team member and leader, and in creating a positive workplace\r\nenvironment and culture.\r\nProven ability to work\r\nindependently, apply and interpret laws, policies and procedures and use of\r\ngood judgment in evaluating and making decisions.\r\nProven ability to\r\neffectively prioritize tasks, estimate time frames, meet deadlines, plan and\r\nuse available resources, and coordinate work assignments with others.\r\nProven experience in\r\nworking for and with a Senior Management Team.\r\nProven experience in\r\ncontract management.\r\nProven ability to\r\ncommunicate effectively and maintain a courteous, professional demeanor toward\r\nthe public and employees.\r\nKnowledge of principles and\r\nprocesses for providing customer and personal services including needs\r\nassessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems\r\nand customer satisfaction evaluation techniques.\r\n\r\n\r\n
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL\r\nREQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification may be assigned\r\nduties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such\r\nduties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in\r\nthe State of Maryland. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation\r\nto include credit and criminal history.\r\nCandidates must be willing to work onsite in the Annapolis area\r\n(Baltimore during onboarding period).\r\n
EXAMINATION PROCESS
This is an at-will, Management\r\nService position which serves at the pleasure of the Treasurer. Candidates\r\nwill be selected for interview based on a review and rating of education,\r\ntraining, and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a\r\nqualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on\r\nyour application. Report all experience and education that is\r\nrelated to this position. Please\r\nsubmit a current resume to supplement your application.\r\n
BENEFITS
WHY WORK FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND? \r\n\r\n\r\n Job stability and\r\n pinnacle experience (we are a State Constitutional Office)\r\n Ability to make your\r\n mark through public service \r\n Hybrid teleworking\r\n schedules\r\n Paid holidays 12-13\r\n per year\r\n Generous paid leave\r\n package (annual, sick, personal leave)\r\n State Pension\r\n ('defined benefit' plan)\r\n Tax-deferred\r\n supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457) The State will match employee\r\n contributions of deferred supplemental retirement savings up to $600 per\r\n fiscal year.\r\n Comprehensive,\r\n subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no\r\n deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health\r\n services\r\n Flexible Spending\r\n Account plans for Health Care and Daycare\r\n State Employee Credit\r\n Union\r\n Direct Deposit\r\n\r\n
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
TO APPLY:\r\nJob opportunities within the\r\nMaryland State Treasurer's Office are accessible through JobAps, the Statewide\r\nRecruitment, Examination and Applicant tracking system. Go to https://jobapscloud.com/MD/ to apply.\r\nElectronic application is strongly preferred; however, if you do not\r\nhave access to a computer, you may send a copy of your resume by email to\r\nhr@treasurer.state.md.us or fax to 410-260-4090.\r\nAny questions regarding this recruitment or the\r\nrecruitment process may be directed to the State Treasurer's Office, Human\r\nResources Office, at 410-260-7903.\r\nAs an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\n
Employment Type: Full-Time