RESEARCH STATISTICIAN II- Contractual

This is a part-time contractual position with the Department of Human Services, Maryland Commission for Women. 

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Department of Human Services

Maryland Commission for Women

51 Monroe Street, Suite 1034

Rockville MD 20850

This position serves a Research Analyst for the MD Commission for Women responsible for compiling, analyzing and developing findings from statistical data in order to develop a report with recommendations for action. Understand the Commission's mission and the project's objectives and develop a report that reflects the data collected and proposes recommendations consistent with the mission and objectives. The Research Analyst will be able to autonomously analyze qualitative and quantitative data collected during the course of the Voices of Maryland Women Listening Tour, gathered through public hearings and an on-line survey. Compiling and analyzing data collected from the public forums and the survey and consolidating information into actionable items, reports and presentations.

Education: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of nine semester hours, or the equivalent, of graduate coursework in research methodology, theoretical or applied statistics or measurement theory.

Experience: One year of post-master’s experience in statistical research.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Statistician classifications or Statistician and Intelligence Officer  specialty codes in the Statistics field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. 

• Social Science research analyst experience.
• Ability to interpret large amounts of data and to multi-task.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS, SAS or similar), databases and MS Office.
• Familiarity with Commission for Women operations and objectives.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year. 

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide an official transcript.  For all foreign education obtained outside the U. S. you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview.  

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to the Department of Human Services, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Attn: D. Greene, Room 146, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received  by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.  Information received after the closing date will not be considered.  Application inquiries may be directed to 410-767-7414.      

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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.