Lead Research Data & Development Administrator (ADMINISTRATOR IV)

Civicworks; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks is seeking a senior-level administrator and project manager to drive data development, research, and evaluation initiatives within the Social Services Administration. You will ensure data integrity, oversee KPIs, and translate complex child welfare and adult services data into actionable policy strategies.

You will evaluate data systems, extract and analyze data from multiple sources, and manage data and reporting contracts with university partners to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Six years of administrative staff or professional work experience.
• Experience using business intelligence or data management tools such as PowerBI, MS Excel, or Python.
• Experience overseeing vendor deliverables, resource allocation, or MOUs for research and data contracts.
• Experience compiling data for public-facing reports or responding to Public Information Act requests.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator and project manager for data development, research, and evaluation initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity, manage key performance indicators, and translate complex data into actionable policy strategies.
• Evaluate data systems, extract and analyze data from multiple sources, and manage data and reporting contracts with university partners.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Policy translation

Public reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

PowerBI

MS Excel

Python

Job description

This position serves as the primary administrator and project manager for the Social Services Administration's data development, research, and evaluation initiatives. The role ensures data integrity, manages key performance indicators, and translates complex child welfare and adult services data into actionable policy strategies. Responsibilities include evaluating data systems, extracting and analyzing data from multiple sources, and managing data and reporting contracts with university partners.

Key qualifications:

• Six years of administrative staff or professional work experience
• Experience using business intelligence or data management tools such as PowerBI, MS Excel, or Python
• Experience overseeing vendor deliverables, resource allocation, or Memorandums of Understanding for research and data contracts
• Experience compiling data for public-facing reports or responding to Public Information Act requests
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate