Senior Data and Performance Manager (ADMINISTRATOR VI)

MD; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland is seeking a Senior Data and Performance Manager to join the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement in Annapolis, with teleworking flexibility. You will lead cross-agency performance initiatives using data analytics to improve public services and operational efficiency.

Reporting to the Chief Performance Officer, you will collaborate with agency leaders, conduct analyses, and translate complex data into clear recommendations for executive decision-making across state

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication for executives.
• Proficiency in data visualization and AI tools.
• Experience in performance management and public administration.
• Experience with government agencies or large institutions preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance management projects across agencies.
• Collaborate with agency leadership to guide state-wide operations.
• Analyze data and build analytical strategies to inform decisions.
• Coordinate data systems and working groups with the administration.
• Test hypotheses and predict outcomes using appropriate software.
• Partner with data and performance leads to advance data-driven decisions.
• Support Chief and Deputy Chief Performance Officer with data-driven decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Data visualization

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Data visualization tools

Spreadsheet software

Artificial intelligence tools

Data querying/statistical software

Job description

Introduction

The Senior Data and Performance Manager is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the Governor. The successful candidate will possess the core competencies, skills, and passion to further performance management and data-driven decision making within the Moore-Miller administration. This position sits within the Executive Office of Governor Wes Moore, within the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement.

GRADE

Grade 21; Range: $111,314 - $120,491

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD with teleworking flexibility

POSITION DUTIES

General Purpose: The Senior Data and Performance Manager will work as part of the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement to use data and performance management methodologies to support operational efficiencies and improve service delivery across state government. They will lead project-based work between the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement and agencies to advance Moore-Miller administration priorities.

• Serving as lead Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement team member supporting agency teams and executives with select high-impact performance management efforts mapped to key Moore-Miller administration priorities.
• Working closely with agency leadership and teams on key priorities that require analytical and performance management expertise, developing analytical strategies and performance approaches that guide agency operations and, where applicable, guide state-wide implementation.
• Conducting background research to understand data currently collected for relevant topics and identifying additional relevant data sets for the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement in order to influence decision‑making and implementation plans.
• Serving as key point of contact and liaison for the performance improvement efforts within the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement with other technical teams and agencies as it relates to connecting data systems, processes, and working groups with the administration’s performance approach.
• Conduct statistical analyses using appropriate software and/or programming languages as needed to test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions — or support agencies in doing so.
• Building relationships with other data and performance leads to serve as a trusted thought partner on data‑driven decision making and performance management efforts across state government.
• Providing expertise to the Chief Performance Office and Deputy Chief Performance Officer to support overall data‑driven decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: At least eight (8) years of experience as a Performance Analyst, Policy Analyst, Data Analyst, Research Assistant, or in a similar role, preferably in a government or political setting.

Note: Candidates may substitute 4 additional years of experience as defined above for the education requirement.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of an advanced degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex data into clear and understandable formats for executives and other non-technical audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools and spreadsheet software as well as artificial intelligence tools. Familiarity with data querying or statistical software is a strong plus.
• Experience in performance management, strategic planning, data analytics, and/or public administration.
• Familiarity and/or experience with performance improvement and continuous improvement methodologies and practices.
• Experience working within or closely with government agencies or large institutions is highly preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to facilitate meetings, build consensus, and navigate complex organizational environments.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.