Associate Educational Data Analyst Jobs in Baltimore, MD

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.\r\n

GRADE

ASTD16\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City Department of Social Services\r\nOffice of Innovation\r\n1910 N. Broadway\r\nBaltimore, MD 21213\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The primary objective of this role is to support the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) by providing on-site technical guidance, producing data-driven reports, and performing detailed data analysis. This position requires significant independent judgement to interpret and apply the L.J. v. Massinga federal court mandates (LJ Consent Decree), as well as relevant laws and regulations throughout various administrative stages. Additionally, the incumbent will facilitate effective communication to help personnel identify and rectify issues within the Child Juvenile & Adult Management Systems (CJAMS), the agency's primary electronic information platform.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Information Management (Work Assignments)\r\n\r\n\r\n Generate and analyze reports from internal databases and systems like CJAMS and Workday to produce critical performance and compliance metrics.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Evaluate data to improve service outcomes for families and children, ensuring all recurring reports for LJ Consent Decree and other agency mandates are delivered on schedule.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Collaborate across agency units to define report requirements and data needs, optimizing staff productivity and service results for Baltimore City residents.\r\n\r\n\r\nProcess Improvement (Special Projects)\r\n\r\n\r\n Research and compile information as directed by the executive and may recommend innovative ideas or methods of doing business.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\nExperience:Eight years of experience, four years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations and an additional four years of professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and fouryears of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses ofprograms, procedures, practices and organizations for the required experience.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute graduate level education at anaccredited college or university in a human services related field at the rate of 30 credit hours per year for up to six years of the required experience.\r\n3.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military experience as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications or Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical and Office Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for therequired experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.\r\n\tOne year of experience using Microsoft Office and Google Suites.\r\n\tOne year of experience working with internal and external partners to implement solutions for human service programs.\r\n\tOne year of experience creating and managing data collections systems such as CJAMS (Child Juvenile Adult Management System).\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\tPersonal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).\r\n\tAnnual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.\r\n\tSick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.\r\n\tParental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.\r\n\tHolidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.\r\n\tPension - State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.\r\n\tPositions may be eligible for telework.\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplement questionnaire to: Attention: Cynthia McMillian, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Room 1116-F, Baltimore, MD 21201.\r\n\r\n\r\nOr email cynthia.mcmillian@maryland.gov.; voice 410-767-7199.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\nDo not submit unsolicited documentation. Resumes should not be viewed for a completed state application.\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n