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Program Manager Senior I

DPSCS Information Technology & Communications Div · Baltimore City · Maryland

Role
Program manager
First seen
Aug 8, 2026
Closes
Aug 21, 2026
Salary
$104,519.00 - $162,800.00/ year
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Summary

The Program Manager Senior I administers Maryland's Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), overseeing the Biometric Identification Operations Section within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. This management position develops strategic plans, manages service deliverables, and ensures resources are available to provide legally mandated criminal history and fingerprint services across state, federal, and local criminal justice agencies. The role requires expert leadership of a mission-critical 24/7 operation located in Baltimore.

Key qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
  • Minimum 12 years managing criminal justice information systems, biometric identification systems, or public safety technology programs
  • Minimum 7 years executive/senior management experience directing large operational units and supervising management-level staff
  • Minimum 7 years managing Criminal History Record Information (CHRI), AFIS, fingerprint-based identification, and related processes
  • Demonstrated expertise in FBI CJIS Security Policy and compliance requirements with experience in a CJIS Systems Agency
  • Minimum 3 years administering DOJ/BJA grants including budgeting, compliance, performance reporting, and grant administration

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