Deputy Director of Policy

Maryland Department of Labor

February 14, 2026

Overview

The purpose of this senior management position is to support and execute the mission of the Maryland Department of Labor and advance the strategic goals of the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DUI). Serving as a key member of the Division’s executive leadership team, this position provides high-level policy leadership and strategic advice to the Director of UI Policy, the Assistant Secretary, and the Deputy Assistant Secretaries regarding complex State and federal legislation, regulations, and policy initiatives.

This position leads Division-wide policy development and implementation efforts related to reemployment, employer taxation, benefits administration, and internal operational policies directs federal reporting, grant development, and compliance activities; and oversees the development of performance metrics and operational process analyses to support data-driven decision-making. The position plays a critical role in planning, coordinating, and advancing Division strategies required by statute, regulation, executive order, and departmental priorities, ensuring the efficient, compliant, and effective delivery of Unemployment Insurance services to the citizens of Maryland. The position reports to the Director of Policy and exercises managerial authority over the UI Policy team.

Position Duties

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

As the Deputy Director, this role leads and directs the day-to-day operations of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Policy and Planning and Legal Services functions, ensuring full compliance with regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor and Maryland State laws to ensure the agencies goals are obtained.

Provide oversight in the following activities for the UI Policy Team: