Baltimore, Maryland

Posted Date

July 12, 2024

Contact Information

Gina Mallory
gmallory@oag.state.md.us

The Attorney General is the Chief Legal Officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government.  The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.

The Data & Performance Analyst (Administrator III) plays a key role in measuring, monitoring, and providing analytics on a number of performance indicators across the agency. The incumbent is responsible collaborating with Executives, Chiefs, and Directors in an effort to collect quantitative and qualitative data and information, develop and presentations, conduct research and analyses, and provide critical input and insights into OAG operations. The Analyst is also responsible for building, evaluating, and refining data insights used in high-stakes decisions. The Analyst will create data visualizations and dashboards to support better understanding of OAG operations and performance. Finally, building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships with leadership is key to continuous support for improvement practices across the office. The Analyst’s work supports the OAG’s efforts to ensure innovation, accountability, and transparency for Marylanders and OAG employees.

 

Responsibilities

The job duties will be:
Sixty percent (60%) of the duties assigned to this position are related to Performance Management including: Establishing and growing a data-based internal performance management system; Developing and assisting with the creation of opportunities for communicating data points, statistics, and other indicators of interest to the public; and working across the OAG enterprise to identify areas for increased efficiency, effectiveness, and improved processes, especially with regards to data collection, storage, access, reporting, and analysis.
Twenty percent (20%) of the duties assigned to this position are related to Data Innovation & Services including: Providing consultation and support for OAG divisions and units seeking to work with data, including investigatory, reporting and other tasks; Exploring solutions for and assist with the implementation of innovative solutions for accomplishing OAG tasks more effectively and efficiently; and Serving as a subject matter experts on data and related topics.
Twenty percent (20%) of the duties assigned to this position are related to Operational Support & Special Projects including: Supporting the planning and initiation of special projects as assigned by the Director of Performance & Innovation, the Chief Operating officer, and the Attorney General; and Developing holistic content knowledge across OAG duties and responsibilities and identifies connections through regular collaboration; and facilitates cross-functional sharing within and outside performance routine meetings.

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.

The ideal candidate will have:

A Masters Degree or equivalent in Statistics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Political Science or related field involved in quantitative analytics.
Experience working with statistical analysis, data visualization, or performance management software.

 

 

Application Process

Interested persons need to apply at: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD. To locate specific job vacancy, enter  “Office of the Attorney General” under Department field. Please upload a cover letter to include a resume in addition to completing the online application.