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Senior Analyst, Innovation Team

ADMINISTRATOR V

Recruitment #26-007787-0001

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Introduction

The Senior Analyst is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the Governor. The Senior Analyst helps to drive strategic initiatives focused on child poverty and economic mobility by owning workstreams that blend quantitative and qualitative analysis with deep stakeholder engagement. This role will identify the root causes of complex challenges and translate findings into innovative and actionable programmatic, policy, and operational interventions that improve the lives of Marylanders.

To apply, please submit your resume to innovation.team@maryland.gov by the deadline, Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – Senior Analyst, Innovation Team

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis and Baltimore City, Maryland

POSITION DUTIES

General Purpose: The Senior Analyst for the Innovation Team is responsible for supporting the strategic planning and implementation of projects focused on improving the lives of Marylanders, with a primary focus on child poverty and economic mobility. This role will support multiple projects by helping develop, synthesize, and communicate key insights and serving as a key liaison between the Innovation Team and State collaborators. The Senior Analyst will combine research, stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, and quantitative analysis to identify root causes of issues and develop and execute actionable interventions.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage and execute specific workstreams within the child poverty and economic mobility portfolio, ensuring project milestones are met and recommendations are practical, innovative, and effective. 
  • Conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify the root causes of complex social and economic problems. 
  • Synthesize research, data, and interviews to inform strategic direction. 
  • Develop strategic recommendations for project scope, approach, implementation, and evaluation for new and ongoing Innovation Team projects. 
  • Leverage analysis and research findings to develop and refine practical solutions and strategies for Innovation Team projects. 
  • Facilitate collaboration with multiple stakeholders, constituencies, and agencies to refine strategies, gather input, and implement transformations. 
  • Develop and track quantitative metrics and performance targets to ensure projects are achieving desired outcomes. 
  • Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable materials for diverse audiences. 
  • Produce intuitive data visualizations and presentations to communicate findings to Innovation Team colleagues and State leadership. 
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: At least two (2) years of strategic and analytical work experience.

  • Experience managing strategic workstreams, solving complex problems, and presenting results of analysis to a range of audiences. 
  • Passion for applying data and strategy to help address challenges. 
  • A track record of demonstrating and successfully applying the following characteristics:
    • Excellent ability to simplify information and concepts, to formulate options and recommendations, and to communicate with all levels of management to achieve objectives. 
    • Effective listener - probes, surfaces, and shares new ideas and ways of doing things. 
    • A “self-starter” motivated by the achievement of the organization, the team, and themselves – in that order. 
    • A team player, with the ability to organize, assign, and track completion of work by direct and indirect team members. 
    • Organized, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple priorities and work projects. 
    • Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with many cross-sector stakeholders. 
    • Exhibits a growth mindset and eagerness to stay at the cutting-edge of AI and technology, government innovation, community engagement, and data analysis. 
    • Thinks creatively about designing novel solutions and partnership models. 
    • Flexible and adaptable, even while maintaining a keen focus on objectives. 
    • High energy, highly resilient, and resourceful. 
    • Highest personal standards of integrity. 
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
    • Stellar attention to detail. 
    • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please submit your resume to innovation.team@maryland.gov by the deadline, Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – Senior Analyst, Innovation Team

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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