Program Specialist Jobs in Maryland
Program Specialist jobs in Maryland are concentrated in federal contracting, public health, human services, and workforce development, with demand at every level from entry-level coordinators to senior program managers overseeing multi-agency initiatives. The heaviest hiring runs from the Baltimore metro and the Washington, D.C. suburbs in Prince George's and Montgomery counties, where employers like Leidos, SAIC, and the University of Maryland Medical System maintain large and ongoing program operations. The most in-demand specialties are grants management, federal program compliance, and community health program coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $64,104 to $94,007 based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is made up of approximately 1,200 sworn officers and approximately 800 support personnel. The Police Department was established in 1922, and today is responsible for providing service to a County with a population of over one million people.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Has knowledge of the operations, rules, regulations and procedures related to a law enforcement agency and its operations, practices, and information management systems.
- Has extensive knowledge of criminal investigation principles, techniques, and procedures.
- Has knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact finding, analysis, and resolution of problems.
- Has knowledge of computer operations and law enforcement technologies.
- Has substantial critical and creative thinking skills and can successfully apply inductive and deductive reasoning.
- Can apply logic and sound judgment to all aspects of job duties.
- Can self-manage time and complete competing tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Is detail oriented.
- Is willing to work a flexible schedule that may require shift work including evenings, weekends, holidays and understands that on-call availability during critical incidents or emergencies may be required.
- Is able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with competing and shifting priorities.
- Has experience searching, compiling data and preparing technical reports, recommendations, correspondence, and presentations.
- Has experience working in a Real Time Crime Center, Fusion Center, or similar intelligence environment.
- Can extract pertinent information from law enforcement reports and databases and other applications.
- Has experience with data visualization and intelligence analysis tools.
- Can effectively communicate orally and in writing to exchange and/or present information.
- Can develop and recommend improvements in procedures from data studies and lessons learned.
- Can learn and operate emerging technologies/software related to crime and intelligence analysis and real time operations.
- Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
What You'll Be Doing
The Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) aids patrol and investigative units by utilizing available technology and information systems to furnish situational awareness to officers as they respond to calls for service and provide investigative support. This RTIC Analyst position enhances situational awareness and operational effectiveness for the County by proactively monitoring calls for service and live information sources in order to supply real-time assistance to responding officers. This allows for a tailored approach to police response and ensures the timely collection, analysis and dissemination of critical real-time data and intelligence to support field operations, investigations and public safety initiatives. The position utilizes law enforcement technologies to coordinate crime-solving efforts and to support ongoing investigations, and police requests.
Duties include:
- Gathering, collecting and researching as much ancillary information and criminal intelligence as possible regarding open calls for service, incident reports, and special details/operations.
- Oversee the intake, analysis, and distribution of real-time data, including video feeds, automatic license plate reader (ALPR) alerts, CAD data, and other intelligence sources.
- Communicate with law enforcement professionals via police radio, emails, messaging, phone calls, and other mediums to convey information related to active incidents or post-incident investigations.
- Summarizes information on suspects and vehicles associated with crime trends.
- Provides related intelligence and real-time crime information to agency personnel and outside agencies.
- Coordinate with sworn and professional staff employees to align intelligence support with operational priorities.
- Develops leads, associations, and hypotheses based on information gathered in criminal or intelligence investigations.
- Reviews news, social media, and other public information sources to extract relevant data for law enforcement awareness and intelligence gathering.
- Support special events, critical incidents, and emergency operations with real-time intelligence coordination.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year of experience in law enforcement, criminal investigation, intelligence, emergency operations or a field directly related to the assignment.
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in any field.
Substitutions: An advanced degree may be substituted for experiential or educational requirements. Additional experience may be substituted for the Education Requirement.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
1. Experience collecting, collating and analyzing crime data and information, both real-time and historical, to develop options and/or logical conclusions to difficult issues to ensure the timely dissemination of intelligence to support field operations, investigations and public safety initiatives.
2. Experience with the criminal justice system, including an understanding of criminal investigation techniques and law enforcement investigation reporting procedures.
3. Significant experience with advanced skill in the utilization of information technology tools, (e.g., Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint, desktop publishing, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Power BI), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems, Automatic License Place Reader (ALPR) systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or video management systems.
4. Experience contributing to the development, refinement, or implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, training materials, or operational protocols within an intelligence, public safety, or Real Time Crime Center environment.
5. Experience supporting teammates and providing guidance on analytical techniques and software platforms used in real-time intelligence operations.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $64,104 to $94,007 based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is made up of approximately 1,200 sworn officers and approximately 800 support personnel. The Police Department was established in 1922, and today is responsible for providing service to a County with a population of over one million people.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Has knowledge of the operations, rules, regulations and procedures related to a law enforcement agency and its operations, practices, and information management systems.
- Has extensive knowledge of criminal investigation principles, techniques, and procedures.
- Has knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact finding, analysis, and resolution of problems.
- Has knowledge of computer operations and law enforcement technologies.
- Has substantial critical and creative thinking skills and can successfully apply inductive and deductive reasoning.
- Can apply logic and sound judgment to all aspects of job duties.
- Can self-manage time and complete competing tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Is detail oriented.
- Is willing to work a flexible schedule that may require shift work including evenings, weekends, holidays and understands that on-call availability during critical incidents or emergencies may be required.
- Is able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with competing and shifting priorities.
- Has experience searching, compiling data and preparing technical reports, recommendations, correspondence, and presentations.
- Has experience working in a Real Time Crime Center, Fusion Center, or similar intelligence environment.
- Can extract pertinent information from law enforcement reports and databases and other applications.
- Has experience with data visualization and intelligence analysis tools.
- Can effectively communicate orally and in writing to exchange and/or present information.
- Can develop and recommend improvements in procedures from data studies and lessons learned.
- Can learn and operate emerging technologies/software related to crime and intelligence analysis and real time operations.
- Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
What You'll Be Doing
The Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) aids patrol and investigative units by utilizing available technology and information systems to furnish situational awareness to officers as they respond to calls for service and provide investigative support. This RTIC Analyst position enhances situational awareness and operational effectiveness for the County by proactively monitoring calls for service and live information sources in order to supply real-time assistance to responding officers. This allows for a tailored approach to police response and ensures the timely collection, analysis and dissemination of critical real-time data and intelligence to support field operations, investigations and public safety initiatives. The position utilizes law enforcement technologies to coordinate crime-solving efforts and to support ongoing investigations, and police requests.
Duties include:
- Gathering, collecting and researching as much ancillary information and criminal intelligence as possible regarding open calls for service, incident reports, and special details/operations.
- Oversee the intake, analysis, and distribution of real-time data, including video feeds, automatic license plate reader (ALPR) alerts, CAD data, and other intelligence sources.
- Communicate with law enforcement professionals via police radio, emails, messaging, phone calls, and other mediums to convey information related to active incidents or post-incident investigations.
- Summarizes information on suspects and vehicles associated with crime trends.
- Provides related intelligence and real-time crime information to agency personnel and outside agencies.
- Coordinate with sworn and professional staff employees to align intelligence support with operational priorities.
- Develops leads, associations, and hypotheses based on information gathered in criminal or intelligence investigations.
- Reviews news, social media, and other public information sources to extract relevant data for law enforcement awareness and intelligence gathering.
- Support special events, critical incidents, and emergency operations with real-time intelligence coordination.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year of experience in law enforcement, criminal investigation, intelligence, emergency operations or a field directly related to the assignment.
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in any field.
Substitutions: An advanced degree may be substituted for experiential or educational requirements. Additional experience may be substituted for the Education Requirement.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
1. Experience collecting, collating and analyzing crime data and information, both real-time and historical, to develop options and/or logical conclusions to difficult issues to ensure the timely dissemination of intelligence to support field operations, investigations and public safety initiatives.
2. Experience with the criminal justice system, including an understanding of criminal investigation techniques and law enforcement investigation reporting procedures.
3. Significant experience with advanced skill in the utilization of information technology tools, (e.g., Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint, desktop publishing, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Power BI), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems, Automatic License Place Reader (ALPR) systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or video management systems.
4. Experience contributing to the development, refinement, or implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, training materials, or operational protocols within an intelligence, public safety, or Real Time Crime Center environment.
5. Experience supporting teammates and providing guidance on analytical techniques and software platforms used in real-time intelligence operations.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program specialist jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, social work, public health, or a related field
- Experience managing or coordinating federally funded or state-administered programs
- Knowledge of Maryland state agency processes or federal grant compliance requirements
- Proficiency with program tracking systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong written communication skills for grant reports, briefs, and stakeholder updates
- Ability to obtain a federal security clearance or pass a Maryland state background check
Program Specialist Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program specialist in Maryland?
Most program specialist roles in Maryland require a bachelor's degree in public administration, social work, public health, or a related field, though no single state-issued license governs the title. Roles within Maryland state agencies often require meeting the Maryland Department of Budget and Management's classification standards, and positions in behavioral health or child welfare may require registration with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. Federal contractor roles in the D.C. suburbs frequently require or strongly prefer candidates who can obtain a security clearance.
Which companies hire program specialists in Maryland?
Companies currently hiring program specialists in Maryland include Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Crisis Response, and Sheppard Pratt, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maryland's deep federal contracting ecosystem and large state agency network mean openings appear consistently across both government-adjacent firms and direct state and county employers.
Which Maryland cities have the most program specialist jobs?
Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville are the Maryland cities with the most program specialist openings. Baltimore drives volume through its concentration of hospitals, nonprofits, and state agencies, while the Montgomery County and Prince George's County suburbs of Washington, D.C. generate heavy demand from federal contractors and health-focused organizations headquartered just inside or along the Maryland border.
Are there remote program specialist jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, because program coordination, grants management, and compliance work are largely desk-based and document-driven. About 53% of program specialist openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has shifted toward flexible arrangements since the pandemic. The functions most likely to remain fully remote are federal grants reporting, data analysis, and policy coordination that does not require regular in-person stakeholder meetings.
How can I get hired as a program specialist in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a Maryland state agency internship or a program coordinator assistant role, both of which appear regularly at agencies like the Maryland Department of Health and the Maryland Department of Human Services. Large health systems such as Johns Hopkins Medicine and University of Maryland Medical System run structured post-graduate fellowships and administrative associate programs that transition into program specialist tracks. Lateral moves from case management, administrative coordination, or community outreach positions are common and widely accepted, and completing a certificate in nonprofit management or grants administration gives candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to program specialist jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to program specialist jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, identify the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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