SOCIO-ECONOMIC PREFERENCE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE MANAGER (Program Manager I)

Introduction The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team! This is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“at-will”). GRADE STD 0019 LOCATION OF POSITION Office of State Procurement 301 West Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Main Purpose of Job The Socio-Economic Preference Program Compliance Manager is responsible for leading the Department of General Services (DGS) efforts to effectively implement and manage the Maryland State Finance and Procurement Annotated Code and the Code of Maryland Regulations, ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements pertaining to the Small Business Reserve (SBR), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) programs. This individual will serve as the subject matter expert for all agency goal-setting initiatives, playing a pivotal role in the strategic oversight of the process and workflow both within DGS and across other executive agencies. Key responsibilities include managing the Procurement Review Group (PRG) team as well as the process flow, developing and implementing standard operating procedures for market research, and ensuring the proper training of stakeholders across agencies. POSITION DUTIES Duties for this position include but are not limited to: Lead and manage comprehensive market research to explore opportunities for setting supplier diversity goals in Maryland state procurements. Assess current practices, identify barriers, and pinpoint areas for implementing diversity goals. Develop race-neutral strategies to enhance participation of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VSBEs), and Small Business Reserve (SBR) firms. Develop and lead training programs for DGS OSP and executive agencies to support supplier diversity and race-neutral initiatives. Conduct educational sessions on MBE and VSBE goals, guide Procurement Review Groups on applying diversity standards, and maintain training resources to promote best practices in supplier diversity. Collaborate with state agencies, contractors, business groups, and minority organizations to promote supplier diversity. Serve as a liaison between executive agencies and the Department of General Services to ensure consistent implementation of the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program. Participate in inter-agency meetings to monitor and support diversity goals in procurement and contracts. Track and analyze Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation in state procurements, identify gaps, and suggest improvements. Create reports and dashboards showing MBE, VSBE, and SBR participation, trends, and effectiveness of race-neutral strategies. Ensure all contracts over $200,000 comply with MBE requirements and are reviewed by Procurement Review Groups. Continuously assess and enhance the supplier diversity program by incorporating feedback, research, and adapting to evolving state and federal regulations, while staying informed on best practices, legal requirements, and emerging trends in supplier diversity and procurement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Procurement, Economics, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Public Procurement Officer - CPPO, or Maryland-specific procurement training). Experience :…

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