Strategic Policy & Analytics Assistant to Chief of Staff

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Telework/hybrid options

Health and retirement benefits

Parking

Job summary

Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM) seeks a Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff to drive policy analysis and executive decisions for a new cabinet level department. You will translate complex issues into clear memoranda and dashboards, supporting leadership and cross-agency initiatives.

The role emphasizes research, data-driven decision support, and project oversight with opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven public service environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalency.
• Three years of administrative or professional work experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Policy research & executive briefings: produce concise summaries and policy recommendations.
• Strategic initiative oversight: track milestones and generate leadership reports.
• Executive coordination & communications: liaison across divisions and external partners.
• Performance management & dashboards: maintain logs and metrics with IT partners.
• Special projects & meeting management: lead cross-functional modernization efforts.

Skills

Policy research

Executive briefings

Data analysis

Project management

Strategic communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Data visualization software

Gemini

Job description

Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM) seeks a Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff to drive policy analysis and executive decisions for a new cabinet level department. You will translate complex issues into clear memoranda and dashboards, supporting leadership and cross-agency initiatives.

The role emphasizes research, data-driven decision support, and project oversight with opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven public service environment.