ADMINISTRATOR IV UI Lead Data Analyst

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid teleworking

Paid holidays

Generous leave

State Pension

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Maryland Department of Labor in Baltimore is seeking an Administrator IV (UI Lead Data Analyst) to perform advanced data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development that informs UI operations and federal reporting. Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, you will collaborate with program, IT, and vendor teams to ensure data quality, support modernization, and lead data-driven initiatives across divisions.

The role requires expertise in analytics, modeling, and data governance to drive

Qualifications

• Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
• One year of experience with large-scale longitudinal data analysis.
• Experience with SAS/SPSS/R/Python.
• Six months with data visualization tools like Power BI or QuickSight.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis and modeling to support UI operations.
• Develop reports and dashboards for program performance and federal reporting.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and documentation for UI datasets.
• Support system modernization and data integration projects.
• Lead cross-divisional data initiatives as project lead.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Statistics/Data Science/IS

Tools

SAS

SPSS

R

Python

Power BI

Amazon QuickSight

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor (MD Labor), Division of Unemployment Insurance is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Administrator IV (UI Lead Data Analyst). This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year after the closing date of the announcement.

Grade

19

Location of Position

100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

Main Purpose of Job

The Lead Data Analyst provides advanced analytical support to the Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI) by performing complex data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development that informs program operations, federal reporting, and performance management. The position serves as a technical specialist who supports cross-unit data projects, ensures data accuracy and consistency, and contributes to the improvement of UI data processes, tools, and reporting standards. Working under the direction of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) and in partnership with program, IT, and vendor teams, the Senior Data Analyst applies advanced analytical methods to produce actionable insights, enhance data quality practices, and support system modernization and data integration activities. This role leads and provides subject-matter expertise and coordination on assigned analytical projects that support UI program effectiveness, integrity efforts, and operational decision-making.

Position Duties

• Data analysis & modeling - Monitor program performance metrics and assist in root cause analysis on data tracking errors to support continuous improvement efforts. Develops descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models to support workload forecasting, fraud detection, and performance improvement.
• Data reporting & visualization : Communicate findings compellingly and visually through dashboards, reports, and scorecards for different audiences using data visualization solutions (Power BI, QuickSight, etc).
• Data quality, governance & documentation - conducts data validation, reconciliation, documentation, and quality reviews for the various UI datasets.
• System modernization & data integration support - leads assigned data-related tasks for UI modernization efforts.
• Project leadership & cross-divisional collaboration - serve as project lead for assigned data initiatives.

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

• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• 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.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.
• 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

• One (1) year of experience with large-scale, longitudinal data analysis.
• One (1) year of experience with statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, R, or Python.
• Six (6) months of experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Amazon QuickSight, or similar.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant field (Statistics, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field) with a minimum of nine credit hours or the equivalent graduate credit in theoretical or applied statistics.
• Experience creating reports and analyzing data trends.
• Experience applying quality improvement methodologies to support program goals and compliance.
• Professional certification in Data Management, Governance, or Information Security (e.g., DAMA CDMP, CIPP, CISSP).
• Experience With UI System Or USDOL ETA Reporting Requirements.
• Experience with Maryland State Government data systems, policies, and cybersecurity standards.
• Experience using AI-assisted analytics tools to support automation, documentation, anomaly detection, or enhanced data analysis.

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

Personnel employed in this classification will have access to federal tax information and must undergo a state and FBI criminal background check as a condition of employment.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

Selection Process

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.

Examination Process

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.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

• Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

Benefits

This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:

• Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
• Paid holidays 12-13 per year
• Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
• State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
• Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
• Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
• State Employees Credit Union

Further Instructions

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland Department of Labor/Office of Administration

Attn: Administrator IV-UI Lead Data Analyst (26-002589-0009) CW

100 S. Charles Street, Tower I, Ste. 5000

Baltimore, MD 21201

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MD Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.