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Overview: The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) brings a big and bold approach to achieving greater economic competitiveness and prosperity across Montgomery County, MD.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a fresh public/private perspective, entrepreneurial spirit, and proactive approach to economic development, the MCEDC is focused on maximizing Montgomery County’s rich diversity of people, talent, and business expertise to keep the county at the leading edge of today’s competitive economic development environment.
Overseen by a Board of Directors with both public and private sector representation, the MCEDC is committed to growing the county’s vibrant business community and leveraging current strengths and advantages to build an even stronger, more stable, and diverse future economy that benefits all members of the community.
Senior Vice President of Economic Development
Are you ready to make a significant impact on Montgomery County's economic growth? The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Vice President of Economic Development to lead our efforts in attracting, retaining, and expanding businesses in the region.
In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive economic development, manage a talented team of professionals, and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders across various industries. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in economic development or business leadership, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for making a difference in our community.
If you have at least 10 years of relevant experience and the drive to shape Montgomery County's economic future, we'd love to hear from you. Join our dedicated team and help us create a thriving business environment that benefits all residents.
The Senior Vice President of Economic Development is a key member of MCEDC's executive team, responsible for overseeing all business activities related to the attraction, retention, and expansion of businesses in Montgomery County. This full-time, exempt position reports to the President & CEO.
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Key Responsibilities:
▪ Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with MCEDC's strategic plan and the County's Comprehensive Economic Strategy
▪ Manage and provide guidance to business development team to ensure efficient and effective execution of projects
▪ Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment
▪ Promote Montgomery County for business recruitment and retention at various events and meetings
▪ Create targeted recruitment and expansion strategies for key industry sectors (Life Sciences, Technology, National Nonprofits, Corporate Headquarters, Hospitality, and Real Estate)
▪ Advise the CEO on economic development expansion opportunities based on industry trends and competitive landscape
Essential Functions/Duties/Tasks:
▪ Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills
▪ Strong understanding of business growth fundamentals and economic development
▪ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills
▪ Proficiency in data analysis, technical writing, and Microsoft Office Suite
▪ Ability to build relationships with public and private sector stakeholders
▪ Adaptability to change and ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
Education and Experience:
▪ 10-15 years of experience in economic development or business leadership
▪ Proven track record of leading and mentoring high-performing teams
▪ Experience in Montgomery County's key industry sectors preferred
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
▪ Travel within Montgomery County and beyond for meetings, events, and trade shows
▪ Ability to use office equipment and computers
▪ Occasional lifting of supplies and materials
▪ General office environment with moderate noise level
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Job Location: Montgomery County, MD
Salary: $175,000–$190,000
To apply, please submit resume and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
EEO Statement:
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
RESEARCH ANALYST
Are you ready to make an impact in the world of economic development? Join the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), where we're not just about fostering economic growth – we also have a genuine interest in supporting your professional development.
As a Research Analyst at MCEDC, you'll play a vital role in shaping Montgomery County's economic future. You'll utilize quantitative and qualitative research skills to inform our strategic planning, business development and marketing efforts.
If you're passionate about data-driven change, thrive in a collaborative setting, and want to be part of a company that values its employees, MCEDC is the place for you. Join us in creating a brighter future for Montgomery County.
Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be a part of something bigger at MCEDC.
The Research Analyst is an exempt full-time position and serves as a key member of MCEDC’s strategy team. This position reports to the Vice President of Research and Policy and will be responsible for contributing to the research necessary to support MCEDC strategic initiatives, RFP/business development responses, and organizational marketing campaigns.
The Research Analyst will support MCEDC through activities including, but not limited to:
Designing and executing research projects, including supporting strategic planning, research design, data collection and analysis (quantitative and qualitative), interviews, writing, data visualization, and authoring reports or other deliverables
Continuously analyzing relevant data sets and economic indicators and disseminating updated findings/recommendations to MCEDC leadership
Helping deliver final products that are accessible and informative to non-specialist audiences
Maintaining and developing relationships with external stakeholders
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Essential Functions/Duties/Tasks:
▪ Provide research and analytic support to MCEDC’s management with timely and relevant research, data analysis, data interpretation, and information
▪ Prepare data for use in reports, charts, tables, and graphs related to the local business climate. Support strategic planning activities by compiling and analyzing data to support assessment and decision-making in various areas including targeted industries, emerging industries, proposed policy changes, and other relevant topics
▪ Possess proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge and demonstrated proficiency of the ability to learn new software tools specific to economic development (e.g. IMPLAN, CoStar, ArcOnline).
Preferred education and experience:
▪ Experience working in an economic development organization, local government and/or policy environment
▪ Experience with qualitative methods of data collection and analysis
▪ Experience with the strategic planning process
▪ Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment
▪ Proficiency in working with Salesforce or other CRM
▪ Familiarity with standard office equipment
Description of physical demands and work environment:
▪ Must be able to occasionally travel outside of the region to events and trade shows
▪ Must be able to use office equipment and computers
▪ Position may require moderate lifting of supplies and materials from time to time
▪ The working environment is a general office environment with a moderate noise level
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Job Location: Rockville, MD / Hybrid
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree (Bachelors Degree + 1-3 years of relevant experience will be considered). This is an entry/early career level position.
Required experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience
Salary: $70,000–$77,000
To apply, please submit resume and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
EEO Statement:
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Federal Engagement and SBIR Program Manager
The Federal Engagement and SBIR Program Manager provides authoritative leadership in implementing MCEDC’s mission. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Business Development.
Use your expertise in federal engagement and federal funding to help drive entrepreneurship throughout Montgomery County, Maryland.
We are looking for someone experienced with successfully engaging the federal government to now drive engagement between relevant federal entities and Montgomery County businesses. Your experience will also bring expertise in accessing SBIR funding and you can help our entrepreneurs succeed in receiving federal funding, and additionally leveraging that funding to grow their businesses. You’ll be a strategic leader within our organization with the opportunity to develop and implement a new program to drive economic success for the industries we support. These SBIR efforts will initially be focused on life sciences (primarily NIH), but as you develop the program the efforts will expand out across all of our strategic industries and their relevant federal partners. Your domain expertise will help to identify critical service providers to provide Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) to our companies, focusing on maximizing the organization’s progress driving a positive economic impact upon our County. Your experience with federal agencies and funding will help inform our Federal Engagement strategy which you will then implement. This could result in partnerships with federal agencies, grant opportunities / applications, etc.
Come join a dynamic team that makes a difference!
Working at MCEDC is an opportunity to grow the largest and most vibrant economy in Maryland, which is approaching $100 billion per year. Montgomery County is the leading economic driver of Maryland and has 1.1 million residents eager for your contribution. Our expert team of economic development specialists focuses on growing a diverse cross-section of businesses here – including: life sciences, technology, cybersecurity, defense, and hospitality. We help accelerate business growth for companies, foster entrepreneurship, and leverage our incredible resources, including 18 federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NCI, NIST, DOE) and 38 federal labs that are headquartered in Montgomery County.
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Essential Functions/Duties/Tasks:
Federal Engagement
This role is critical to advance the mission of MCEDC by developing and implementing the strategy which identifies federal government priorities that support MCEDC’s mission – and then positions MCEDC to successfully propose to funders or respond to funding opportunities.
Success will require:
▪ Developing competitive intelligence, and deep understanding of program requirements, which will identify federal funding opportunities and inform MCEDC’s strategies and decisions;
▪ Establishing and building positive relationships with appropriate federal agencies, and relevant coalitions seeking funding, to enable the execution of MCEDC’s strategy;
▪ Leading internal proposal development, and supporting appropriate proposals that potential partners lead in order to gain insights into opportunities;
▪ Ensuring program delivery and administrative management for funded projects;
▪ Potentially being involved in the formulation of legislation, development of policy, creation of federal programs.
Importantly, the significant presence of federal agencies and research labs in the county remains a distinctive asset. This role will be fundamental in developing and executing the strategy to leverage the presence of these agencies and labs to fuel growth within our strategic industries.
SBIR Program Management
Overseeing and facilitating the development of support for businesses within Montgomery County that are working to commercialize new technology developed internally, or licensed from: corporations, universities, or federal research institutions.
Of particular interest is facilitating business and management assistance for companies applying for or receiving SBIR / STTR funding – primarily related to life sciences. This expertise would help companies be better prepared to submit and win SBIR / STTR funding. And, to better leverage these funds, including multiple federal, state, and private programs which exist and should be utilized to increase the benefit of this program.
This will include identifying organizations / programs / consultants who can help County companies find appropriate grants, train for / prepare grant applications, and have an increased likelihood of receiving grant funding. Additionally, this person will lead our implementation of Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) for these and similar companies – developing and curating expertise in the providers of these services which provide the greatest return on investment to our companies.
You will prepare, maintain, and market a list of qualified consultants, state, and federal programs (i.e., TABA) that can provide technical and business assistance to support county companies interested in applying for federal SBIR/STTR grant funding. You will conduct outreach directly and through partner organizations to innovators in historically underrepresented populations and ensure that promotion of federal diversity programs are part of this initiative.
TABA funding can be utilized by companies for a variety of services, and would typically start with a Needs Assessment which:
▪ Provides a third party, unbiased assessment of a project’s progress in technical and business areas that are critical to success in the competitive healthcare marketplace.
▪ The Needs Assessment helps companies strategize for the project’s next steps. It analyzes the current state of their project and identifies strengths and weaknesses across several categories:
- Intellectual Property/Barriers to Entry;
- Market Needs/Competitive Advantages;
- Regulatory, Manufacturing, and/or Clinical Plan;
- Business Model Profitability.
Critically, you will be responsible for tracking the performance of all partners to continually understand their performance serving our companies. This information will be used to ensure we have the knowledge necessary to match companies with partners providing the greatest likelihood of success. Additionally, you will track the performance of companies served through the program.
The incumbent also:
▪ Provides a wide strategic vision (long-term and short-term) of SBIR / STTR / TABA opportunities and future developments in order to maximize support of our companies.
▪ Exercises considerable management skill and tact to assure the projects will be completed satisfactorily.
▪ Advises potential grantees and interested parties on appropriate grant and contract mechanisms.
▪ Conducts and participates in meetings with all relevant parties to ensure success of the program.
▪ The incumbent oversees responses to partner reporting regarding program performance.
Description of physical demands and work environment:
▪ Must be able to travel throughout the county to companies, partner organizations, meetings and events
▪ Must be able to travel outside of the region to events and trade shows
▪ Must be able to use office equipment and computers
▪ Position may require moderate lifting of supplies and materials from time to time
▪ The working environment is a general office environment with a moderate noise level
▪ Be adaptable to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands, changing approaches or methods to best fit the situation, and dealing with frequent changes or unexpected events
▪ Hold a valid U.S. driver’s license
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree
Job Location: Montgomery County, MD / Hybrid
Salary: $95,000–$106,000
To apply, please submit resume and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
EEO Statement:
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Economic Development Specialist
The Economic Development Specialist is an exempt, full-time position and serves as a key member of the MCEDC’s business development team. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Business Development. This positionwill perform increasingly responsible work to attract and retain businesses in Montgomery County. Responsibilities include interacting with businesses, business organizations, and county resources to meet needs pertaining to the creation, maintenance and expansion of businesses to create a diverse, sustainable economy and long-term economic growth for Montgomery County. In addition, the Economic Development Specialist will work with the county’s small business community and perform outreach to minority and ethnic chambers of commerce and related groups, to develop partnerships and programs to support those business communities.
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Essential Functions/Duties/Tasks:
▪ Assist in recruitment and retention efforts focused on targeted industry sectors, and work with the MCEDC teamto implement a wide range of economic development projects and programs.
▪ Become familiar with the full range of economic development assistance provided by MCEDC and its partnerorganizations, and identify and develop tools and resources for businesses and community partners.
▪ Schedule and coordinate joint company visits with MCEDC partners, and participate in same.
▪ Respond to requests for information and develop subject-matter-expertise in order to provide connections andguidance to businesses, partners, the general public, and/or outside agencies.
▪ Serve as economic development contact for businesses, prospective partners, government, and otherorganizations, and represent MCEDC and act as liaison for a variety of meetings, advisory groups, boards,committees, agencies, councils, and/or other related groups.
▪ Research and develop new business contacts and opportunities and draft proposals, applications,presentations, and other documents as needed to develop opportunities.
▪ Research the local community to identify small and minority business and community groups, and identifyopportunities for creative partnerships.
▪ Conduct proactive outreach to minority and ethnic chambers of commerce, business associations andbusinesses to learn about their constituencies, services and priorities, and to inform them of the economicdevelopment assistance provided by MCEDC and its partners.
▪ With MCEDC staff, initiate meetings and conduct strategic and effective presentations with representatives oflocal business and community organizations to cultivate partnerships and generate new opportunities for theMCEDC to help grow jobs and the business tax base.
▪ With MCEDC staff, create and implement partnership programs and initiatives that build stronger, more alignedcollaboration among the MCEDC and partner organizations.
▪ Continuously build and maintain a collaborative relationship with businesses, partners and client communities.
▪ Through regular ongoing engagement with businesses and small and minority business community groups, helpidentify community needs and service gaps.
▪ Track business interactions and results in MCEDC’s Salesforce database.
▪ Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
▪ Ability to develop respect and trust from community and business leaders
▪ Ability to understand the viewpoint of business, including minority and underserved business communities
▪ Superb communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen actively and present clearly andeffectively in positive or negative situations, and to respond well to questions
▪ Writes clearly and informatively and varies writing style to meet needs
▪ Independent and strategic thinker with the capacity to generate new ideas and act creatively
▪ Strong team player
▪ Ability to represent MCEDC at community-based events and meetings
▪ Comfortable organizing interns and volunteers
▪ Adaptable to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands, changing approaches ormethods to best fit the situation, and dealing with frequent changes or unexpected events.
▪ Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, to meet tight deadlines within budgetary constraints, and to handlemultiple projects simultaneously and autonomously
▪ Hold a valid U.S. driver’s license
Preferred education and experience:
▪ Experience working in community collaborations or coalitions
▪ Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment
▪ Bachelor’s Degree
▪ 3+ years of relevant experience
▪ Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office Suite
▪ Familiarity with standard office equipment
▪ Foreign language fluency—ideally, applicants will be proficient in one or more languages that are relevant in thelocal business community
Description of physical demands and work environment:
▪ Must be able to travel throughout the county to companies, partner organizations, meetings and events
▪ Must be able to occasionally travel outside of the region to events and trade shows
▪ Must be able to use office equipment and computers
▪ Position may require moderate lifting of supplies and materials from time to time
▪ The working environment is a general office environment with a moderate noise level
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Job Location: Montgomery County, MD
Preferred education: Bachelor’s Degree
Required experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Salary: $78,000–86,000
To apply, please submit resume and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
EEO Statement:
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Economic Development Specialist (Life Sciences)
The Economic Development Specialist (Life Sciences) is an exempt, full-time position and serves as a key member of the MCEDC’s business development team. This position will perform increasingly responsible work to attract and retain life sciences companies in Montgomery County. This person will have experience in life sciences and a passion for learning about life-saving therapies, drugs and other medical advancements, and using that knowledge to make critical connections within the county’s ecosystem.
Responsibilities include interacting with businesses, business organizations, and county resources to meet needs pertaining to the creation, maintenance and expansion of businesses to create a diverse, sustainable economy and long-term economic growth for Montgomery County. In addition, the Economic Development Specialist will work with the county’s small business community and perform outreach to minority and ethnic chambers of commerce and related groups, to develop partnerships and programs to support those business communities.
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Essential Functions/Duties/Tasks:
▪ Assist in recruitment and retention efforts within the life sciences sector, and work with the MCEDC team to implement a wide range of economic development projects and programs.
▪ Become familiar with the full range of economic development assistance provided by MCEDC and its partner organizations, and identify and develop tools and resources for businesses and community partners.
▪ Schedule and coordinate joint company visits with MCEDC partners, and participate in same.
▪ Respond to requests for information and develop subject-matter-expertise in order to provide connections and guidance to businesses, partners, the general public, and/or outside agencies.
▪ Serve as economic development contact for businesses, prospective partners, government, and other organizations, and represent MCEDC and act as liaison for a variety of meetings, advisory groups, boards, committees, agencies, councils, and/or other related groups.
▪ Research and develop new business contacts and opportunities and draft proposals, applications, presentations, and other documents as needed to develop opportunities.
▪ Research the local community to identify small and minority business and community groups, and identify opportunities for creative partnerships.
▪ Conduct proactive outreach to minority and ethnic chambers of commerce, business associations and businesses to learn about their constituencies, services and priorities, and to inform them of the economic development assistance provided by MCEDC and its partners.
▪ With MCEDC staff, initiate meetings and conduct strategic and effective presentations with representatives of local business and community organizations to cultivate partnerships and generate new opportunities for the MCEDC to help grow jobs and the business tax base.
▪ With MCEDC staff, create and implement partnership programs and initiatives that build stronger, more aligned collaboration among the MCEDC and partner organizations.
▪ Continuously build and maintain a collaborative relationship with businesses, partners and client communities.
▪ Through regular ongoing engagement with businesses and small and minority business community groups, help identify community needs and service gaps.
▪ Track business interactions and results in MCEDC’s Salesforce database.
▪ Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
▪ Working knowledge of the life sciences industry
▪ Ability to understand complex ideas and concepts and effectively communicate them in writing
▪ Ability to develop respect and trust from community and business leaders
▪ Ability to understand the viewpoint of business, including minority and underserved business communities
▪ Superb communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen actively and present clearly and effectively in positive or negative situations, and to respond well to questions
▪ Writes clearly and informatively and varies writing style to meet needs
▪ Independent and strategic thinker with the capacity to generate new ideas and act creatively
▪ Strong team player
▪ Ability to represent MCEDC at community-based events and meetings
▪ Comfortable organizing interns and volunteers
▪ Adaptable to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands, changing approaches or methods to best fit the situation, and dealing with frequent changes or unexpected events.
▪ Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, to meet tight deadlines within budgetary constraints, and to handle multiple projects simultaneously and autonomously
▪ Hold a valid U.S. driver’s license
Preferred education and experience:
▪ Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment
▪ Experience working with life sciences companies, educational institutions, also federal, state and local partners in Maryland
▪ Bachelor’s Degree
▪ 3+ years of relevant experience
▪ Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office Suite
▪ Familiarity with standard office equipment
▪ Foreign language fluency—ideally, applicants will be proficient in one or more languages that are relevant in the local business community
**Description of physical demands and work environment: **
▪ Must be able to travel throughout the county to companies, partner organizations, meetings and events
▪ Must be able to occasionally travel outside of the region to events and trade shows
▪ Must be able to use office equipment and computers
▪ Position may require moderate lifting of supplies and materials from time to time
▪ The working environment is a general office environment with a moderate noise level
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Job Location: Hybrid/Montgomery County, MD
Preferred education: Bachelor’s Degree
Required experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Salary: $78,000–86,000
To apply, please submit resume and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
EEO Statement:
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.