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Senior Placement Data Analyst

ADMINISTRATOR IV

Recruitment #23-007735-0003

Introduction

The Appointments Office is charged with making state government inclusive and representative of the people it serves—from cabinet secretaries to judgeships and the state's 600 boards and commissions. It manages the recruitment for, and administrative and technical aspects of the appointments process, and engages with communities across the state to make sure that, for every appointment, we have the most talented and representative candidate pool possible. The Senior Placement Data Analyst leads the identification and execution of data and technology solutions to support, streamline and maximize impact of the appointments work.

To apply, please submit your resume to Jamie Johnson at jamie.johnson@maryland.gov by the deadline, June 15, 2023 at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – (Senior Placement Data Analyst).

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD

POSITION DUTIES

General Purpose: The Senior Placement Data Analyst leads the identification and execution of data and technology solutions to support, streamline and maximize impact of the appointments work.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage the Placement Data Analyst 
  • Ensure and maximize functionality of the application portal 
  • Manage the collection and analysis of appointments data to inform decision-making around Appointments Office strategy and narrative 
  • Manage Appointments Office’s relationships with state IT team and external developers 
  • Retrieve, process and analyze large data sets, and design systems and databases to help drive decision-making 
  • Identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets 
  • Interpret appointments data, analyze results and determine the best way to present those results visually to Appointments Office leadership and stakeholders 
  • Perform necessary data management (including coding, mail merging, etc.) to drive the appointments process 
  • Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality 
  • Ensure quality assurance and process documentation; work with leadership to define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); assess and determine whether the Appointments Office is meeting its goals to increase board representativeness and access 
  • Prepare and disseminate mass stakeholder emails to applicants and others as needed 
  • Work with Appointments Office leadership to prioritize business and information needs 
  • Deeply understand the appointments process and position the data team to streamline, support and maximize the efficiency and impact of the work 
  • Identify and define process improvement opportunities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics 
  • At least three years supervising staff or leading team projects 
  • Strong understanding of the role of data and how to capture, manipulate, interpret and apply it to support, streamline and make more strategic the Appointments Office’s appointments work 
  • Proven working experience as a Data Analyst or Business Data Analyst 
  • Technical expertise in data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques 
  • Strong knowledge of/experience with reporting packages, databases and programming 
  • Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing data sets 
  • Proficiency in key features of the Google Workspace platform including Drive, Gmail, Google Meet, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Slides 
  • Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • Ability to explain large amounts of information in a simple, organized manner 
  • Strong math skills and business acumen 
  • Curious and resourceful 
  • A deep commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 
  • Alignment with the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment to leaving no one behind

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please submit your resume to Jamie Johnson at jamie.johnson@maryland.gov by the deadline, June 15, 2023 at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – (Senior Placement Data Analyst).

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.



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