Data Analyst (ADMINISTRATOR III)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\nOPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS\r\n \r\nThis is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

GRADE

18\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, Maryland\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The Comptroller of Maryland (COM) is recruiting a Data Analyst to support COMStat, the agency's first performance management and accountability system. This is an exciting opportunity to work with data in furtherance of continuous improvement and excellence in public service. COMStat supports the Comptroller’s vision for transforming our 1100-person agency and improving opportunities for our communities, small businesses, and families in the State of Maryland. The successful candidate will have superb analytic rigor, a team-oriented work style, and experience in data analysis, visualization, and governance. The Data Analyst supports COMStat activities related to data analysis, quality and develop dashboards, set data quality standards, automate data collection, cleaning and analysis processes.   The analyst coordinates the effort of developing dashboards and making data easily accessible to anyone, at any time. Businesses, residents, and civil servants expect to have readily available data to aid decision making. The Data Analyst is a key member of the COMStat team, which is responsible for leading performance management and open data functions by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting the wide variety of data generated by Maryland's tax administration agency. \r\n\r\n\r\nPLEASE NOTE: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work. \r\nNOTES: \r\n\r\n\r\n Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. \r\n 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. \r\n Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. \r\n 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. \r\n\r\n** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n\r\n A Bachelor of Science or equivalent or higher degree in one or more of the following fields: Data Science, Statistics, Data Analytics & Visualization, Mathematics, Computer Science, or similar field of study. \r\n Four or more years experience in designing, operating, or managing a data analytics program. \r\n Two or more years experience in designing, operating, or managing an Open Government Data program. \r\n Four or more years experience creating reports, dashboards, and other data visualizations using Tableau, Microsoft Power BI and/or SAP Business Objects. \r\n Experience in designing and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports data collection, integration, and analysis.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.\r\n\r\n\r\nAll information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.\r\n\r\n\r\nAll applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Due to the time and resources involved, the Comptroller of Maryland cannot sponsor visa applications. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.\r\n\r\n\r\nDue to the nature of the agency's business, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment. \r\n\r\n\r\n*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n First and Last Name\r\n Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)\r\n The last four digits of your SS#\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email dbrown@marylandtaxes.gov at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having 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 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\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. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA), 2008, please contact the ADA Coordinator via FairPractices@marylandtaxes.gov or by calling 410-262-2777.\r\n