Manager of Administrative Services (Program Manager II) Grade N25
Salary
$85,937.00 - $137,907.00 Annually
Location
18753 N Frederick Ave Gaithersburg MD 20879 USA
Job Type
Permanent
Job Number
2026-00581
Department
Board of Elections
Division
BOE 24 Directors Office
Opening Date
09/30/2026
Closing Date
10/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
About the Position
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THIS IS AN INTERNAL "ONLY" JOB POSTING, AVAILABLE TO CURRENT MONTGOMERY
COUNTY GOVERNMENT BOARD OF ELECTIONS EMPLOYEES.
This Position is ONLY Open to Montgomery County Government Board of Elections Employees
Please note: The salary range above represents the earning potential for this position. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $85,937.00 to $114,733.00, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
The Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering Federal, State, and County elections within the County. We are the largest jurisdiction in the state of Maryland, with approximately 750,000 registered voters, the largest number of mail-in ballots cast, 58 vote-by-mail drop boxes, 14 early voting centers, and 230 polling places on election day. The work of the Board of Elections is governed by Federal and State legal framework, Maryland State Board of Elections regulations, and county regulations and procedures.
Organizational structure and operational capacity of the Board of Elections is instituted with the goal to administer efficient, open and fair elections to all eligible Montgomery County voters. The Board of Elections' operations are supported by $15 million annual budget, and elections are administered by 34 permanent employees, up to 100 seasonal temporary employees, and over 3,500 election judges. All election operations are directed from one multi-functional main office and warehouse facility, while over 230 facilities throughout the county are utilized for administration of an election. The Board of Elections operates under supervision of a seven-member appointed Board of Elections.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Board of Elections is seeking to fill the Program Manager II, Manager of Administrative Services position within the Administrative Division.
The Manager of Administrative Services will provide professional leadership and oversight of all administrative programs, matters and functions. Their work encompasses leadership of administrative, budgetary, procurement, contracts, and facility management functions; and support to the Election Director, Board of Elections and four programmatic divisions in administration of successful elections. The Manager of Administrative Services will also provide oversight of personnel transactions.
We are looking for a detail oriented, excellence driven, analytical, and highly organized professional who is committed to public service. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to address all administrative matters and resolve emerging and significant operational issues by implementing solutions in accordance with legal requirements and established practices.
They are required to work collaboratively with the Election Director, Board of Elections team, seven-member Board of Elections, county government departments, State Board of Elections, and numerous external partners, contractors and vendors.
The candidate will work independently to analyze pertinent data and information related to programmatic responsibilities and report research findings. They will use sound judgment in application of relevant policies and procedures, to manage all aspects of the administrative functions, advise Election Director and provide support across all Board of Elections Divisions. The selected candidate will develop and present various administrative polices, support grant efforts, and provide timely reports.
Additionally, successful candidate will have a collaborative mindset and possess excellent communication abilities to convey findings effectively to stakeholders, including county departments (such as Office of Management and Budget, Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, General Services, etc.), Maryland State Board of Elections, contractors and vendors.
The candidate shall maintain meticulous documentation to support statutory administrative compliance and audit readiness.
The Manager of Administrative Services will report directly to the Election Director and will supervise one (1) permanent employee and a number of temporary seasonal employees as assigned.
What Youll Be Doing
As the Manager of Administrative Services, you will be managing all aspects of administrative functions and provide support to the Election Director, seven-member Board of Elections, and four programmatic Divisions of the Board of Elections to successfully administer all aspects of the election process, including but not limited to voter registration, election operations, election judges' recruitment, and different modes of voting.
The selected candidate will support Election Director in development, implementation and monitoring of the annual budget, that includes reporting on emerging issues, performance of administrative programs, and resource needs and allocation.
Across all duties, Manager of Administrative Services will maintain accurate documentation, further enhance quality assurance, and contribute to a transparent, legally compliant, and trusted overall election administration in Montgomery County.
Other duties as assigned include:
Telework is available but based on situational needs.
BACKGROUND CHECK PROTOCOL: A criminal background check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Essential: The individual selected for this position will be considered an Essential Employee. Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in election administration, general administration, contracts, procurement, budget, and/or facility management.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Medical exam protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment medical history form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicants state of residence when required for job-related duties.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID drivers license from your state of residence?
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What is your highest level of completed education?
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How many years of professional experience do you have in election administration, general administration, contracts, procurement, budget, and/or facility management?
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Are you a Montgomery County Government, Board of Elections employee?
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Do you have Experience applying election laws, and established policies and procedures to perform assigned array of administrative tasks?
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Please describe your Experience applying election laws, and established policies and procedures to perform assigned array of administrative tasks. Please indicate which job(s) on your resume demonstrate this experience. If you do not have experience, please state N/A.
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Do you have experience conducting, reviewing, reconciling and analyzing daily financial transactions (related to budget, contracts, procurement) for an agency or a department?
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Please explain your experience conducting, reviewing, reconciling and analyzing daily financial transactions (related to budget, contracts, procurement) for an agency or a department. Please indicate which job(s) on your resume demonstrate this experience. If you do not have experience, please state N/A.
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Do you have experience providing administrative support across teams and in cooperation with various internal and external counterparts?
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Please explain your experience providing administrative support across teams and in cooperation with various internal and external counterparts. Please indicate which job(s) on your resume demonstrate this experience. If you do not have this experience, please state "N/A".
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Employer Montgomery County (MD)
Address 101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Phone 240-777-5000
| Location | Gaithersburg, MD |
| Salary | $85,937–$114,733 Per Year |
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