MBAC Program Manager
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
29-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
This position requires you to work in the office Monday-Friday. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building 77 South High St. Columbus OH 43215
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Experience managing or overseeing state and/or federal grant programs
Experience working with minority-owned women-owned or disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE)
Experience preparing or managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Experience conducting fiscal or programmatic audits
Experience managing program budgets including forecasting preparation and expenditure tracking
Knowledge of economic and community development strategies and funding mechanisms
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships across government business and nonprofit sectors
Experience supervising or coordinating multi-site or regional programs
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting
Salesforce experience
Requires occasional travel; must be able to provide own transportation and possess a valid drivers license to operate a State vehicle
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
What Youll Do:
The MBAC Program Manager leads the statewide administration of the Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) Program overseeing daily operations partner performance and strategic alignment with the Department of Developments mission. Serves as the primary liaison for MBAC staff providing technical support training and resources to ensure consistent high-quality service delivery. Utilizes data-driven insights to monitor performance inform improvements and support reporting to leadership and federal partners. Collaborates across divisions to enhance integrated service delivery and promote equitable outcomes statewide.
Some of the Job Duties:
Program Oversight & Network Management - Leads statewide administration and manages the day-to-day operations of the MBAC Program ensuring host organizations meet performance goals deliver equitable services and align with the Department of Developments mission of empowering communities to succeed. Partner Engagement & Technical Support - Serves as the primary point of contact for MBAC staff providing guidance resolving challenges and offering technical assistance to enhance program delivery and impact.
Training Capacity Building & Best Practices - Design and deliver tools resources and training to strengthen MBAC capabilities standardize service models and ensure statewide consistency promoting collaboration and aligning services across the network of MBACs.
Performance Monitoring & Data-Driven Strategy - Tracks program metrics evaluates outcomes and uses insights to inform improvements and report results to division leadership and federal program administrators. Responds to requests for technical support or data ensuring partners and leadership have access to relevant and timely program information.
Cross-Division Collaboration & Strategic Alignment - Participates in cross-office meetings and training to stay updated on program changes and ensure alignment with division goals and initiatives. Supports integrated service delivery by collaborating with the offices of Policy & Administration Supplier Development Financial Programs & Incentives and Certifications team when needed.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
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