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ADMINISTRATOR III

MANAGER OF RESEARCH, EVALUATION, PERFORMANCE, AND DATA ANALYTICS

Recruitment #19-002588-0051

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

CHILD SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION

311 W. SARATOGA STREET

BALTIMORE, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Manager of Research, Evaluation, Performance, and Data Analytics directs, manages, and supervises the research, evaluation, performance, and data analytics to enhance and improve central, metro (including Baltimore City), and local offices of child support performance to meet required federal metrics. This work includes producing data, ongoing data collection and analysis, report development, report/grant writing, development and analysis of federal, state, and department data indicators, evaluating progress made by both the state and local departments on these indicators, and assisting both state and local departments in developing program improvement plans.

POSITION DUTIES

Develops, updates, and supports child support research, evaluation, performance and data analytics for Child Support Administration (CSA) using the Results Accountability framework, considering federal, state, local, and department indicator and data needs, state legislative requirements, mandated reports, best practices for measuring child support performance, impact, trends, and emergent needs. Supervises research and University of Maryland School of Social Work staff to increase efficiency in CSA research, increase internal capacity for data analysis, and incorporate best practices and current research knowledge into CSA's daily work. Oversees contracts and ensures monitoring duties are handled appropriately and timely by support staff. Responsible for management of the contract budget at approximately $3.51 million annually. Responds timely and accurately to urgent and ad hoc data requests from the Governor, Governor's Office, Maryland General Assembly, DHS Secretary, DHS Communications Director, CSA Executive Director, Deputy Executive Directors, Division Director of Program Development and central, metro (including Baltimore City) and local child support staff, and external stakeholders. Collaborate on and coordinate data collection and data policy development for Maryland's Child Support Program. Coordinates data collection, clean-up, analysis, and submission for Joint Chairman's Reports. Attends, participates, and leads meetings as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.

3. 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 education and experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Three years of experience performing data analysis and research.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

The ideal candidate would possess:

1. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or similar fields.

2. Three years of experience working in a Human Service-related program at a state or federal level, such as child support, temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), child welfare, etc.

3. Three years of experience establishing and evaluating performance and outcome measures.

4. Two years of supervisory experience.

5. Three years experience using Microsoft Office Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint to create spreadsheets, databases, reports and presentations.

6. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 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.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 137, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-0882. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

If you have questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-7414.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and job number and must be received by 5 P.M. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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