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Deputy Assistant Secretary & Chief Program Officer (PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR IV)

LABOR - Unemployment Insurance · Baltimore City · Maryland

Role
Program manager
First seen
Sep 29, 2026
Closes
Oct 12, 2026
Salary
$128,818.00 -$166,648 with potential growth up to $203,150.00/ year
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Summary

This senior leadership position oversees day-to-day operations of the Unemployment Insurance Division, managing UI benefits and employer tax administration. The Deputy Assistant Secretary serves as principal change leader for modernizing UI operations, improving benefit payment timeliness and quality, reducing backlogs, and strengthening customer service. The role requires executive responsibility for compliance with federal and state laws, strategic planning, and driving continuous improvements across core UI functions.

Key qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field
  • Five years of senior program leadership and operational oversight experience
  • Experience modernizing complex public or private benefit/tax systems
  • Strategic planning and change management expertise
  • Ability to access and manage federal tax information
  • Leadership experience building high-performing teams

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