Client is seeking a strong administrator with extensive leadership experience with social services programs to serve as the Executive Director of the Family Investment Administration (FIA).

The position, based in Baltimore City, leads a central office staff of more than 250 individuals and develops and manages a ***** billion operating budget. This position is the principal advisor to client s Secretary and Deputy Secretaries on all economic programs. The Executive Director of FIA provides cooperative leadership on all policies, legislation, regulations, and initiatives related to Family Investment Administration programs. This position oversees a wide range of programs throughout the state, including Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Energy Assistance, Temporary Disability Assistance, Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees (MORA) , Emergency Food Assistance, Homeless Programs and works in close partnership with State s Medicaid agency in the determination of eligibility provided through 24 **** Departments of Social Services across Maryland.

This is an exceptionally rare opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of Maryland families. We are transforming the way we serve families by putting them first and building a prevention-based approach to more effectively engage with children, families and adults.