Early Childhood Services Program Manager (Program Manager), Grade N25 II

Posting number: 2026-00358

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

Division: HHS 60 Children Youth and Family Services Division

Job classification: Program Manager II

Posting type: Internal/External Applicants

Categories: Administration, Community Services, Health Services, Planning and Development, Public Health, Social Services, Management, Professional, Paraprofessional, Human Services, Organizational Development, Training, Health Sciences, Counseling, Business, Communications, Community and Social Services, Program Management

Summary

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $83,556 - $127,297, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.”

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

The Department of Health and Human Services, (HHS) is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Department of Health and Human Services, Children, Youth, and Family Services Division, is currently recruiting for a collaborative, mission-driven leader to join our Early Childhood Services team as a Program Manager II overseeing Programmatic Supports.  In this role, you will develop and ensure meaningful professional development supports for early childhood (EC) professionals and lead EC program quality-enhancement efforts, all  to help children, families, and educators succeed.  

Examples of duties

The Early Childhood Services Program Manager II plays a critical role in promoting and advancing early childhood programs’ quality and early childhood educators' skill capacity through evidence-based, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approaches.  

The core focus areas and responsibilities of this position will include, but will not be limited to:

Program development and oversight: 

Collaboration and Community Engagement: