Reporting Services Analyst (Administrator III)

Introduction

The Maryland Longitudinal Data System (MLDS) Center is an independent state agency that develops and maintains a data system containing student and workforce data from all levels of public education, child and youth services, and the Stateâs workforce. The mission of the MLDS Center is to generate timely and accurate information about student performance that can be used to improve the Stateâs education system and guide decision makers at all levels.

GRADE

STD0018

$76,608.00 - $99,105 with progression to $120,814.00/year

• State Salary Guidelines may apply for current State employees.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This position is Telework Eligible but is required to report to the office 2 days per week.

Main Purpose of Job

The MLDS Center develops and maintains a data system containing student and workforce data from all levels of public education, child and youth services, and the Stateâs workforce.  This position is responsible for developing interactive reports, dashboards, data requests, and other analyses that are relied upon by policymakers and practitioners to improve education and student outcomes. Reporting directly to the Director of Reporting Services, this position translates complex data into timely, policy-relevant, actionable insights.

Position Duties:

• Reporting & Visualization: Design, develop, and maintain, high-impact interactive reports and dashboards that translate complex data into concise, policy-relevant insights.
• Legislatively Mandated Reports and Dashboards: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality reports and dashboards required under state statute that fulfill all reporting requirements and are completed by required deadlines. Completes special projects requested by the Director of Reporting Services.
• Data Requests and Data Analyses: Fulfill general data requests and data request and analyses that support state and federal reporting requirement for other state agencies and institutions.
• Advanced Analytics: Leverage statistical and data visualization software to streamline coding, construct data sets, transform complex variables, and apply analytical best practices to workflows.
• Data Privacy & Governance: Rigorously review all Center output to ensure strict compliance with state/federal privacy laws and data suppression and redaction requirements.
• Representation & Stakeholder Management: Represent the MLDS Center at legislative hearings, agency meetings, and professional conferences..

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 college 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 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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Two or more years of designing, developing, and/or maintaining high-impact interactive reports, presentations, policy reports, and/or dashboards that translate complex data into concise, policy-relevant insights using Power Bi, Stata, PowerPoint or similar presentation, visualization or statistical software.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masterâs degree or higher in Public Policy or similar field
• Ability to initiate, plan and direct research projects using large data sets, ideally education or labor market data.
• Knowledge and understanding, at the expert level of proficiency, of standard research methodology and principles.
• Ability to organize and present complex findings and recommendations from reports to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in Power BI and Stata or similar software.
• At least 1 year experience creating data visualizations, ideally with a focus on education or labor market data.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees.

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.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to the Human Resources Branch address listed above.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the Stateâs diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.