Program Manager - MDFB

Job Location: This position will be located at: 221 Bolivar St., Suite 300, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101. Hybrid Remote Work Option.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you interested in proactively managing community and economic development programs with a statewide impact? This opportunity provides broad flexibility to build on and improve established programs to enhance the reach and impact of these tools. You will be able to support key development initiatives and impactful projects across the state of Missouri. MDFB is a separate and distinct corporate body working closely with the Department of Economic Development, the Executive Branch, and other agencies to assist with infrastructure and economic development project financing. Originally created in 1982 as the Industrial Development Board, the organization has evolved to provide a diverse array of financing programs and resources that have supported dynamic projects across the state.

The Program Manager is responsible for active management of tax credit programs. This includes general program marketing and awareness, coordinating program reporting and compliance, and measuring program impacts. The position requires extensive staff coordination and external relationship management. The Program Manager is a senior level position working closely with the Executive Director to carry out and implement the priorities of the Board and meet the needs of public and private sector partners throughout the state. This position also provides general human resources support for the organization.

The position requires advanced knowledge and understanding of public finance programs and tax credits. Experience with nonprofit and governmental entities is a plus. Program management to include establishing metrics and measuring performance will distinguish applicants. A successful professional with technical abilities who can lead and support staff and colleagues with a passion for customer service will excel and grow in this organization.

Primary duties include:

• Manage and prioritize uses for the Contribution Tax Credit Program.
• Process new applications and requests for the Business Use Incentives for Large Scale Development (BUILD) Program in conjunction with state agencies and related partner organizations.
• Develop and update application materials together with website and online communications.
• Coordinate reporting needs across Programs to include; Board compliance reporting, quarterly and annual reports to agencies and the general assembly, as well as periodic aggregate reporting for Board programs and investments.
• Provide oversight for file management and record retention.
• Monitor and track legislative proposals and processes for drafting fiscal notes where Board programs and operations may be impacted.
• Provide leadership and coaching for program staff.
• Support the organization in maintaining adequate personnel policies and procedures including limited position recruitment needs.
• Represent the Board at various public engagements throughout the state to include attending and presenting at applicable legislative hearings and committee meetings (limited day/overnight travel necessary).
• Act as technical advisor to staff and Board with the professionalism to represent the organization with external stakeholders to include local and state elected officials, the executive agencies, as well as the Missouri General Assembly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Public Administration or related field, Master’s Degree
• Five or more years of professional experience with increasingly responsible work in a public or private
• Experience with direct supervision and staff coaching.

• A team player who is detail-oriented and highly organized, with the following attributes:
  • Supervisory skills with the ultimate responsibility of customer experience.
  • Adaptability to perform well in a small and dynamic team environment.
  • Experience in program development, management, in a small team setting as well as through third party contract management.
  • Understanding of marketing principles and concepts to promote the programs and their successes.

• Proficiency with general office software and experience with Adobe Professional Suite.
• Ability to maintain complex files, monitor progress and performance, and prepare periodic reports from such records.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

MDFB provides financing support across the state in some of the most challenging and catalytic projects. The dedicated Board and staff team take a great deal of pride in the management and utilization of the organization’s resources to support growth opportunities across the state.

The Board provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including generous leave policies, comprehensive insurance, and participation with state employment retirement plans (MOSERS). The organization supports and encourages continued professional growth and training opportunities.

We encourage you to reach out with any additional questions you have about the position to mark.stombaugh.mdfb@ded.mo.gov.