SOCIO-ECONOMIC PREFERENCE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE MANAGER

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").GRADESTD 0019LOCATION OF POSITIONOffice of State Procurement301 West Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Main Purpose of JobThe 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 DUTIESDuties for this position include but are not limitedto: Leadand manage comprehensive market research to explore opportunities for settingsupplier diversity goals in Maryland state procurements. Assess currentpractices, identify barriers, and pinpoint areas for implementing diversitygoals. Develop race-neutral strategies to enhance participation of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VSBEs), and Small Business Reserve (SBR) firms. Developand lead training programs for DGS OSP and executive agencies to supportsupplier diversity and race-neutral initiatives. Conduct educational sessionson MBE and VSBE goals, guide Procurement Review Groups on applying diversitystandards, and maintain training resources to promote best practices insupplier diversity. Collaboratewith state agencies, contractors, business groups, and minority organizationsto promote supplier diversity. Serve as a liaison between executive agenciesand the Department of General Services to ensure consistent implementation ofthe Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program. Participate in inter-agencymeetings to monitor and support diversity goals in procurement and contracts. Trackand analyze Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation in stateprocurements, identify gaps, and suggest improvements. Create reports anddashboards showing MBE, VSBE, and SBR participation, trends, and effectivenessof race-neutral strategies. Ensure all contracts over $200,000 comply with MBErequirements and are reviewed by Procurement Review Groups. Continuouslyassess and enhance the supplier diversity program by incorporating feedback, research, and adapting to evolving state and federal regulations, while stayinginformed on best practices, legal requirements, and emerging trends in supplierdiversity and procurement.