Unemployment Insurance Lead Data Analyst

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100 South Charles Street

The Lead Data Analyst provides advanced analytical support to the Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI) by performing complex data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development that informs program operations, federal reporting, and performance management. The position serves as a technical specialist who supports cross-unit data projects, ensures data accuracy and consistency, and contributes to the improvement of UI data processes, tools, and reporting standards. Working under the direction of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) and in partnership with program, IT, and vendor teams, the Senior Data Analyst applies advanced analytical methods to produce actionable insights, enhance data quality practices, and support system modernization and data integration activities. This role leads and provides subject-matter expertise and coordination on assigned analytical projects that support UI program effectiveness, integrity efforts, and operational decision-making.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work. 

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Personnel employed in this classification will have access to federal tax information and must undergo a state and FBI criminal background check as a condition of employment. 

***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via email to shauna.adams@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION.

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

MD Dept. of Labor-Office of Human Resources
Attn: 26-002589-0002/ (UI Lead Data Analyst/CW)
100 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

The MD State Application Form can be found online.

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MD Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.