State of Maryland - OAG Legal Counsel and Advice

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Introduction The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness. GRADE 23 This position offers a salary range of $104,519 - $147,451, with potential for advancement up to $162,800 over time based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $147,451. LOCATION OF POSITION Office of the Attorney General Information Technology Division 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202 Main Purpose of Job The OAG is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as Database and Development Manager, guiding the modernization of the IT platforms that power critical legal operations across Maryland. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of technology and public service, offering the opportunity to shape the future of justice delivery through innovation. The IT division is led by a Director and Deputy Director and includes a team of nine skilled IT professionals. The team is structured into three specialized groups: Networking, DevOps, and IT Support. Together, they provide comprehensive IT services to approximately 450 Central Office staff and support many aspects of IT operations for an additional 650 OAG employees embedded within various State agencies across Maryland. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our database infrastructure and software development efforts. You’ll lead a talented team of Database Specialists and Developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly support the legal teams that protect Maryland’s citizens and uphold justice. This is more than a technical leadership role, it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. POSITION DUTIES \t Lead and mentor a high-performing DevOps team, setting clear goals and driving project success. Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery, alignment with organizational goals, and effective resource allocation. Modernize and manage mission-critical systems, including case management, document management, and eDiscovery platforms. Shape the future of OAG’s IT landscape by developing and implementing policies, procedures, and standards that promote efficiency and innovation. Drive procurement and vendor strategy, including preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and ensuring contract compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally with senior leadership, vendors, and system users to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions. Contribute to strategic planning, including IT budgeting and the development of the agency’s master technology plan. Champion user success by overseeing training programs and ensuring smooth adoption of new systems and tools. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field Experience: Five years of experience managing an IT project portfolio in a production environment Five years of experience managing, designing and/or developing database systems and producing database reports Advanced proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) Strong written and verbal communications and customer service skills DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have: PMP or CAPM Certification Experience with Full Stack Development Experience in the legal field related to case management, document management and eDiscovery systems Supervisory experience SELECTION PROCESS Applicants who meet all the minimum and preferred qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and answer all supplemental questions. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect/incomplete application forms will not be accepted. Please include start/end dates and detailed job duties for each work experience. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list for at least one year. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position. BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal, sick, and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. Please upload a resume in addition to the on-line application. If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire to careers@oag.maryland.gov or fax to 443-681-1062. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. If you have specific questions about recruitment, email careers@oag.maryland.gov The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, State or federal laws.