Foreclosure Research and Program Evaluation Fellow

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Labor's Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is hiring a two-year contractual Administrative Officer-Foreclosure Research and Program Evaluation Fellow. Under the general supervision of the Director of Outreach and Education, the Fellow conducts research, data analysis, and program evaluation concerning Maryland's changing foreclosure environment and the effectiveness of foreclosure prevention initiatives.

The position analyzes foreclosure-related data, evaluates trends and program outcomes, interprets quantitative and qualitative information, and develops research findings and recommendations for OFR leadership. The work includes evaluating modifications to OFR's foreclosure prevention outreach strategies and examining available outcomes associated with increased foreclosure prevention resources, Rapid Response Team activities, outreach strategies, and related program and policy changes implemented by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.

Over the two-year assignment, the Fellow establishes and analyzes baseline and subsequent data, conducts comparative and longitudinal analyses, identifies emerging trends, outcomes, and research gaps, and assesses changes in consumer engagement, referrals, foreclosure activity, and other available measures. The position prepares periodic and final research reports, data analyses, presentations, and evidence-based recommendations to help OFR leadership evaluate foreclosure prevention efforts and identify opportunities for program and policy improvement.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Two years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute a bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute qualifying U.S. Armed Forces commissioned-officer staff experience involving independent judgment and analysis of complex administrative plans, policies, rules, or regulations, or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Employees assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting program evaluation or outcome analysis.
• Experience conducting comparative, longitudinal, geographic, or trend analysis.
• Experience translating complex data or research findings into clear, understandable information for nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of Maryland foreclosure activity to identify trends, patterns, changes, and emerging issues affecting homeowners and the State's foreclosure prevention system.
• Conduct program evaluation to assess changes in Maryland's foreclosure prevention system and outcomes associated with OFR and partner-agency interventions.
• Establish and analyze baseline and subsequent data, conduct comparative and longitudinal analyses, identify research gaps, and assess changes in consumer engagement, referrals, foreclosure activity, and other available measures.
• Develop research products communicating foreclosure trends, program outcomes, and evaluation findings to OFR leadership and other authorized stakeholders.
• Prepare periodic and final research reports, data analyses, presentations, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings, events, and stakeholder activities necessary to support foreclosure research and program evaluation.

Benefits

• Eligible contractual employees working at least 30 hours per week or an average of 130 hours per month may qualify for subsidized health benefits for themselves and their dependents. Employees pay 25% of medical and prescription coverage premiums, and the State subsidizes the remaining 75%.
• Optional dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance are available at the employee's full-premium cost.
• Contractual employees may be granted leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED