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Maryland Department of Human Services

Department of Human Services

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: md_maryland-department-of-human-services__small-procurement-solicitation-executive-search-services

Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$394,928,985
Sector total $394,928,985 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$133,580
P10–P90
$32,637$752,022
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($394,928,985)
Deal sizing
$133,580 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of Performance
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Applicable Wage Determinations

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MD20260117 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Harford
Rate
BALANCING TECHNICIAN
Base $47.92Fringe $24.44
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $37.50Fringe $14.78
+83 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
View more for this contract
3 more WD matches and 83 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MD20260117 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Harford
Rate
BALANCING TECHNICIAN
Base $47.92Fringe $24.44
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $37.50Fringe $14.78
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $34.41Fringe $14.49
+82 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MD20260039 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Garrett
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $30.25Fringe $22.00
Rate
CARPENTER-SHORING SCAFFOLD BUILDER
Base $30.25Fringe $22.00
Rate
CEMENT MASON
Base $30.12Fringe $21.35
+74 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MD20260041 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Howard
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $37.50Fringe $14.78
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $34.41Fringe $14.49
Rate
CARPENTER-SHORING SCAFFOLD BUILDER
Base $34.41Fringe $14.49
+59 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MD20260075 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Somerset
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $27.00Fringe $6.97
Rate
LABORER ASPHALT RAKER
Base $22.51Fringe $2.85
Rate
COMMON
Base $22.51Fringe $2.85
+34 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Maryland Department of Human Services
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
and-Responses-1-HRDT.BCDSS-19-001-S-3.doc
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR IV

Director of Social Services, Baltimore City

Recruitment #19-005485-0002

Department

DHS - Baltimore City DSS

Date Opened

3/13/2019 10:45:00 AM

Filing Deadline

4/12/2019 11:59:00 PM

Salary

$85,941.00 -

$138,132.00/year*

Employment

Type

Full-Time

Work Location

Baltimore City

Introduction

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

*The State's salary range is $85,941 - $138.132. Baltimore City Government may provide a

salary supplement commensurate with experience. The supplement is in addition to the State

Salary.

GRADE

26

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services

Baltimore City Department of Social Services

1910 North Broadway Street

Baltimore MD 21213

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), in cooperation with the Baltimore City Mayor’s

Office, seeks an accomplished administrator to lead all program activities of the Baltimore City

Department of Social Services (DSS). Ideal candidate will have successfully implemented a change

management process, have human capital management experience with fundamental business

practice, and will lead the Baltimore City DSS programs – Adult, Family and Children’s Services,

Financial and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The Baltimore City DSS’s Administration Building is

located in East Baltimore and has a staff of approximately 1,700 with an operating budget in excess of

$693 million.

Home to world-renowned research institutions and the historic seaport the Inner Harbor, Baltimore is an

urban city with a population of approximately 620,000 and a median household income of $42,241.

Baltimore City is within driving distance to several major metropolitan areas including Washington,

D.C., Virginia Beach, VA, Philadelphia, PA and New York City.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Social Work or related fields, such as Business

Administration, Public Administration, Human Services Administration, Health, Education, Psychology,

Sociology, and other Human Service related degrees with at least five years of professional

employment in social services administration or supervision.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired qualifications include, but are not limited to:


Leadership of multi-site operations in an urban area


Executive management experience (prefer 10 years) with fiscal and human resource

management


Experience leading change management processes


Human Capital Development – engage staff, grow leaders, and maintain community

relationships


Managerial experience with program planning, evaluation and implementation


Expert ability to acquire new funding from non-traditional sources


Effective communication skills

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Executive summary

The Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking to fill the position of Program Manager Senior IV, Director of Social Services in Baltimore City, with a closing date for applications on April 12, 2019. The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or related fields along with a minimum of five years of experience in social services administration. The annual salary for this full-time role ranges from $85,941 to $138,132, which may include a supplemental salary from Baltimore City depending on experience.

What the buyer is trying to do

The Maryland Department of Human Services aims to recruit a qualified candidate to manage and lead the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, which serves a diverse urban population and manages various essential programs.

Work breakdown
  • Recruitment strategy development
  • Candidate screening and selection process
  • Interview coordination
  • Offer negotiation and acceptance
  • Onboarding process facilitation
Response package checklist
  • Proof of experience in social services administration
  • Details on recruitment methodology
  • Outline of proposed timeline for search process
  • References from past clients in similar positions
  • Pricing proposal following state guidelines
Suggested keywords
executive search servicessocial services administrationBaltimore Citychange managementhuman capital development
Source coverage notes

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  • Clarification on the total budget allocated for recruitment services
  • Specific details on the evaluation criteria for candidates
  • Updated information on any changes to the agency's organizational structure since the posting date
  • Insight into the expected onboarding timeline
  • Confirmation of any required certifications for the position

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