Maryland Military Department
FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR IV (Grants Division Director)
Maryland Military Department, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Overview
FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR IV (Grants Division Director) – Maryland Military Department Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Finance and Administrative Services. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year. Grade
22 Location
580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 Main Purpose of Job
The incumbent serves as the Grants Division Director within the Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The incumbent is responsible for the overall day to day budgetary and financial operations of the Grants Management Division. The incumbent is responsible for the agency-level planning and execution of operations related to grants management to include application, tracking, budgeting and closeout. Position Duties Duties
This position will serve as the Director of the Grants Division, within Finance and Administrative Services (FAS), overseeing grant administration for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Grants Director is responsible for providing executive-level leadership and oversight of all grant-related financial and administrative functions across the Department. Key duties include:
Leadership & Supervision:
Directly manages the daily operations of the Grants Management Division.
Supervises a team of professional fiscal staff, including Agency Grants Supervisors, Leads, and Specialists.
Provides strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure compliance with state and federal grant requirements.
Grants Administration & Fiscal Oversight:
Oversees the complete grant lifecycle, including opportunity identification, application development, award management, budget tracking, reporting, and closeout.
Ensures timely and accurate submission of grant applications and financial reports.
Coordinates and monitors the fiscal administration of grant funds, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Strategic Planning & Policy Development:
Leads agency-level planning for grants management, developing long-term strategies to optimize funding opportunities and increase grant revenue.
Develops and implements policies and procedures to standardize and improve grants management practices across the agency.
Interagency & External Collaboration:
Serves as the primary liaison with state and federal funding agencies, auditors, and other stakeholders.
Works collaboratively with DNR units and external partners to ensure integrated grant administration and funding coordination.
Budgetary Management:
Oversees grant-related budgeting processes, including tracking expenditures, projecting revenues, and ensuring fiscal accountability.
Works closely with the Budget and Finance Divisions to ensure accurate financial integration and reporting.
Compliance & Risk Management:
Ensures internal controls are in place and functioning effectively to mitigate risks associated with grants.
Leads efforts in audit preparation, response, and resolution related to grant activities.
The Agency Grants Director plays a critical leadership role in aligning the Department’s grants strategy with its mission to conserve and enhance Maryland’s natural resources. The incumbent ensures that grant-funded activities are managed efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with all relevant financial and programmatic regulations. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, economics or a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience:
10 years of experience in grants management, budgeting, accounting, auditing or financial administration. Three years of this experience must include direct supervisory responsibilities over professional staff OR managing grant operations through subordinate supervisors or managers. Desired or Preferred Qualifications Two years of experience working in federal grant management, grant budgeting or accounting
Familiarity with federal grant regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
Experience managing state and/or federal grant programs, including pre-award, post-award, compliance, and closeout processes
Demonstrated ability to oversee large, complex grant portfolios across multiple funding sources
Experience with state financial systems such as FMIS, ADPICS, R*STARS, or similar systems
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. Selection Process
Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS Further Instructions
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources Unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. 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 at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed no earlier than the following business day. If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at Adriana.Parravano@maryland.gov. Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions. Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
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FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR IV (Grants Division Director) – Maryland Military Department Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Finance and Administrative Services. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year. Grade
22 Location
580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 Main Purpose of Job
The incumbent serves as the Grants Division Director within the Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The incumbent is responsible for the overall day to day budgetary and financial operations of the Grants Management Division. The incumbent is responsible for the agency-level planning and execution of operations related to grants management to include application, tracking, budgeting and closeout. Position Duties Duties
This position will serve as the Director of the Grants Division, within Finance and Administrative Services (FAS), overseeing grant administration for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Grants Director is responsible for providing executive-level leadership and oversight of all grant-related financial and administrative functions across the Department. Key duties include:
Leadership & Supervision:
Directly manages the daily operations of the Grants Management Division.
Supervises a team of professional fiscal staff, including Agency Grants Supervisors, Leads, and Specialists.
Provides strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure compliance with state and federal grant requirements.
Grants Administration & Fiscal Oversight:
Oversees the complete grant lifecycle, including opportunity identification, application development, award management, budget tracking, reporting, and closeout.
Ensures timely and accurate submission of grant applications and financial reports.
Coordinates and monitors the fiscal administration of grant funds, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Strategic Planning & Policy Development:
Leads agency-level planning for grants management, developing long-term strategies to optimize funding opportunities and increase grant revenue.
Develops and implements policies and procedures to standardize and improve grants management practices across the agency.
Interagency & External Collaboration:
Serves as the primary liaison with state and federal funding agencies, auditors, and other stakeholders.
Works collaboratively with DNR units and external partners to ensure integrated grant administration and funding coordination.
Budgetary Management:
Oversees grant-related budgeting processes, including tracking expenditures, projecting revenues, and ensuring fiscal accountability.
Works closely with the Budget and Finance Divisions to ensure accurate financial integration and reporting.
Compliance & Risk Management:
Ensures internal controls are in place and functioning effectively to mitigate risks associated with grants.
Leads efforts in audit preparation, response, and resolution related to grant activities.
The Agency Grants Director plays a critical leadership role in aligning the Department’s grants strategy with its mission to conserve and enhance Maryland’s natural resources. The incumbent ensures that grant-funded activities are managed efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with all relevant financial and programmatic regulations. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, economics or a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience:
10 years of experience in grants management, budgeting, accounting, auditing or financial administration. Three years of this experience must include direct supervisory responsibilities over professional staff OR managing grant operations through subordinate supervisors or managers. Desired or Preferred Qualifications Two years of experience working in federal grant management, grant budgeting or accounting
Familiarity with federal grant regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
Experience managing state and/or federal grant programs, including pre-award, post-award, compliance, and closeout processes
Demonstrated ability to oversee large, complex grant portfolios across multiple funding sources
Experience with state financial systems such as FMIS, ADPICS, R*STARS, or similar systems
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. Selection Process
Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS Further Instructions
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources Unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. 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 at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed no earlier than the following business day. If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at Adriana.Parravano@maryland.gov. Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions. Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Note: This description has been refined for formatting quality while preserving the original content intent.
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