Business Development & Strategy Director (DOT Executive IV)

• Leading the development of organizational strategies by identifying goals, defining success metrics, and setting priorities

• Translating strategic objectives into actionable plans, timelines and deliverables

• Monitoring the progress of strategic initiatives and recommend adjustments as necessary

• Conducting market research, competitive analysis, and environmental scans to inform strategic planning

• Collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align strategies across departments.

• Managing multiple strategic projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are optimized

• Identifying and champion new opportunities for innovation within the organization and partner organizations

The current vacancy exists at MDOT MVA in the Office of Data Management, which is located in Glen Burnie, MD. (Anne Arundel County).

This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: A degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in strategic planning, business development, or management within transportation, motor vehicle services, or state/local government.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a government or quasi-governmental agency.
• Demonstrated skills in developing long-term strategies, defining KPIs, and driving strategic initiatives to completion.
• Experience with change management, especially for digital transformation or service redesign.
• Experience with data analytics, using data to drive decisions, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to model financial scenarios, ROI for strategic investments, and performance-impact tradeoffs.
• Track record of building and maintaining partnerships with external stakeholders (e.g., other government agencies, vendors, community groups).
• Ability to lead with a customer-first mindset and to align strategy with MVA's mission: "customer-driven leader" and "exemplary driver & vehicle services." MVA+1
• Excellent written and verbal communication, especially for presenting strategic plans to senior leadership, the public, or legislators.
• Strong team leadership, coaching, and mentoring experience.
• Experience in public policy development, regulatory advocacy, or government affairs.

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To Apply:
Submit a DTS-1 application online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd. The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience. Dates (month and year) must be stated. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted. Applications submitted online must be received by 11:59 PM if a closing date is noted. If you have general questions regarding employment opportunities with the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), please call 410-787-7719.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S.education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The MVA is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1BVisa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States underthe Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

The MVA is an equal opportunity employer. The MVA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, genderidentity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religiousaffiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit.

The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State'sSubstance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.

The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automaticdisqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge.

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Issued:11/17/2025