DATA STRATEGY ANALYST

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities, engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team!  

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Anne Arundel County - 45 Calvert St, Annapolis, MD 21401

 

This is a Contractual (hourly) position. To apply, see the Further Instructions section below.

The Department of General Services’ Office of State Procurement (DGS OSP) Data Strategy Analysts play a pivotal role in elevating the agency’s approach to data governance, collection, analysis, visualization, and strategic reporting. This position is designed to help DGS OSP move from reactive data reporting to proactive, data-driven decision-making support by improving the structure, quality, and usability of procurement and contract data. 

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.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualifications. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

•Implementing data governance frameworks, including developing data standards or policies.

•Analyzing procurement, contract, or operational data to support strategic decision-making.

•Designing or improving data collection, validation, or reporting workflows.

•Using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to develop executive dashboards or reports.

•Working with relational databases or data management tools (e.g., SQL, ETL platforms).

•Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

This position is limited to candidates willing to accept contractual employment. 

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.

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please include all experience and education that is related to this position. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered.  Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on your application.

 

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position.  You may submit your transcript as part of the application process.

 

Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.

 

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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 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.

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to dgs.resumes@maryland.gov, including “Data Strategy Analyst” in the subject line.

 

For questions, call our HR Office at 410-767-4985.

For more information about DGS, please visit: https://dgs.maryland.gov/.

 

DGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer