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POLICY RESEARCH DATA SCIENTIST (ADMINISTRATOR IV)

Office of Policy, Public Works, and Investment

Recruitment #25-002589-0005

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Introduction

 

 

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

 

This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.


 

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD

POSITION DUTIES

The Policy Research Data Scientist will lead data collection, data analysis, and data presentation work for the Policy, Public Works, and Investment (PPI) office, with a focus on economic and tax data. The position will primarily work with the Policy Research Director in having a lead role researching and producing economic reports and presentations along the lines of the Comptroller’s recent State of the Economy report and follow-up research briefs about key economic trends in Maryland. The Policy Research Data Scientist will be responsible for statistical research work involving collection and analysis of government and proprietary data requiring the application of advanced statistical tools including SQL and R, independent interpretation of findings and responsibility for drafting written reports and data presentations.

Position Duties: 
  1. Collects, cleans, analyzes, and maintains datasets to be used for reports or other purposes, with a focus on datasets including but not limited to labor force, population, industry, state budget and finance, tax revenue, and tax credit data and comparative analyses by geography, demographics, income levels, and other factors. 
  2. Works with data partners within the Comptroller’s Office and other state agencies or research organizations to access and build datasets. 
  3. Utilizes the Comptroller Office’s Teradata Production System to access and analyze state tax data and run queries using SQL. 
  4. Analyzes, interprets, and presents data findings in the form of charts, tables, and written descriptions. 
  5. Writes research reports, presentations, memos, and other products to be used and disseminated externally or internally. 
  6. Performs exploratory research to inform research agenda and determine feasibility of research projects and data availability. 
  7. Works closely with the PPI Deputy Comptroller and Policy Research Director to develop and review data findings and data informed policy recommendations.

Please note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work. 

Notes:

  1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
  2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 
  3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.
  4. 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 experience.

** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at www.naces.org/members.html.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in economics, statistics, data science, or related field.
  • Fluency in SQL, R, Python, and other coding languages for data querying and analysis; and proficiency in software packages such as Tableau, PowerBI, SAS.
  • Familiarity with federal datasets, including Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau datasets.
  • At least 5 years experience working in statistical research roles in government, nonprofit, university, business settings.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.

 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.

 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.

 

1. First and Last Name

2. Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)

3. The last four digits of your SS#


If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email kbeech@marylandtaxes.gov at The Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.

 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this 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.

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

 

Please contact Vicki Fisher at OHR@marylandtaxes.gov if you need reasonable accommodations.



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