Data Analytics Manager – Public Sector Strategy

State of Maryland - DHS - Prince George's County DSS; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Telework potential

Pension

Job summary

Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) in Prince George's County seeks a Data Analyst Manager to lead data governance, reporting, and compliance initiatives within the Division of Administration. You will translate departmental data into actionable insights, oversee audit responses, and drive Operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory alignment.

The role coordinates with multiple units to monitor program viability and performance metrics, delivering strategic guidance to leadership

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Services, Social Work, Data Science, or Business Administration.
• Four years of experience directing quality assurance frameworks and compliance initiatives to ensure ongoing operational alignment with federal, state, and local regulatory mandates.
• Three years of experience cleaning, validating, and managing large, complex datasets with a focus on data accuracy and integrity, including experience with state or human services data systems (such as MDThink, CJAMS, OHEP, or HMIS).
• Three years of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, performance monitoring, or program evaluation within government or public sector programs, including translating complex trends into actionable insights for non-technical leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic data governance and reporting.
• Manage core data collection, analysis, and reporting functions to present a clear view of departmental health.
• Monitor and report on program viability to ensure services meet quality standards and deliver a strong customer experience.
• Oversee monitoring activities to ensure compliance with legislative and program mandates.
• Lead the department's response to audit findings, driving timely and effective corrective action to reduce risk.
• Coordinate audit and monitoring visits and conference calls.
• Oversee and track corrective action responses and implementation.
• Coordinate discussions around monitoring and audit findings, including negotiating recommendations to address issues and improve operating efficiency in line with Federal, State, County Agency, and other applicable policies.
• Analyze performance metrics to identify gaps and consult with leadership on strategies to strengthen overall departmental outcomes.

Education

Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Data Science, or Business Administration

Job description

Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) in Prince George's County seeks a Data Analyst Manager to lead data governance, reporting, and compliance initiatives within the Division of Administration. You will translate departmental data into actionable insights, oversee audit responses, and drive Operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory alignment.

The role coordinates with multiple units to monitor program viability and performance metrics, delivering strategic guidance to leadership