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Business Development & Strategy Director (DOT Executive IV)

Salary

$104,519.00 - $162,800.00 Annually

Location

Anne Arundel County

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

8031-MVA-DataMgmt-11/25

Department

Motor Vehicle Administration

Opening Date

11/18/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

Business Development & Strategy Director (DOT Executive VI)

Executive Service

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority)

The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is seeking a dynamic progressive leader focused on delivering a premier customer experience with innovative ideas and solutions for the Office of Data Management.

The Business Development and Strategy Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic initiatives to align with the Organization's long-term goals. This role involves conducting research, analyzing data, and collaborating with stakeholders to create actionable plans that drive growth, efficiency and innovation. This position will oversee the development of all planning studies and support the development of legislation and policy changes. A direct report to the Chief Data and Business Development Officer (CDBDO) is a Senior Member of the MDOT MVA leadership team, working alongside the data team collecting and identifying data in order to make informed policy and business recommendation and decisions pertinent to departmental strategy data and data analytics required on MDOT MVA data initiatives, as well as utilizing the data to assist the Administration with its strategic planning.

Some of the essential duties of the Business Development & Strategy Director include, but are not limited to the following:

+ 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

Qualifications

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.

Licenses & Certifications

None.

Additional Information

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.

Relay Service: 1-800-201-7165 TTY: 1-800-492-4575 EEO/AA Employer

Issued:11/17/2025

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, in the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included in the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete, and you may not receive further consideration for this position.

+ I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

+ I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Do you possess a degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy, or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have two (2) years of experience in strategic planning, business development, or management within transportation, motor vehicle services, or state/local government?

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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, in the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "Not applicable. No experience as described above" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

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Do you have experience in one of the following below? You may select more than one.

+ Public Policy Development

+ Regulatory Advocacy

+ Government Affairs

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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, in the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "Not applicable. No experience as described above" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

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Do you have experience in data analytics using data to drive decisions with continuous improvements?

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+ No

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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, in the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "Not applicable. No experience as described above" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

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Do you have experience in developing long-term strategies, defining KPIs, and driving strategic initiatives to completion?

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+ No

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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, in the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "Not applicable. No experience as described above" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

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