Performance & Data Analyst

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness. GRADE 17 This position offers a salary range of $71,805 – $102,566, with potential for advancement up to $113,243 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $102,566. LOCATION OF POSITION Office of the Attorney General 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202 Main Purpose of Job The Performance and Innovation Division (PID) is seeking a curious and collaborative individual to join our growing team as a Performance & Data Analyst. PID is a dynamic, forward-thinking division dedicated to enhancing the Office of the Attorney General’s effectiveness through strategic innovation, data driven decision making, and special project support. We partner directly with leadership and teams across the office to strengthen operations, advance performance management, and support high impact initiatives that improve public service delivery. Our mission is to provide data driven insights that enhance decision making, foster innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency, and uphold the priorities of the Attorney General’s Office in service to the people of Maryland. With a culture grounded in collaboration, creativity, responsiveness, and precision, PID offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of public sector innovation while working alongside talented legal and administrative professionals committed to equity, transparency, and continuous improvement. This position provides non supervisory analytical support across PID’s performance management and data services portfolio. The Performance & Data Analyst will work with divisions and units throughout OAG to support data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting efforts, and will contribute to operational and special projects initiated by executive leadership. The analyst will collaborate closely with the Director and Deputy Director of Performance and Innovation, as well as leaders across the office. Because performance management and data needs continue to evolve within a complex legal organization, specific responsibilities and focus areas for this role may shift over time to align with emerging priorities, organizational needs, and the employee’s demonstrated skills and strengths. The analyst’s work is essential to advancing OAG’s commitment to innovation, accountability, and transparency for both Maryland residents and OAG employees

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Five years of administrative staff or professional work.
Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Government and Politics, Statistics, or related field.
Experience in government, legal services, or other public sector or regulated environments
Familiarity with performance management frameworks, program evaluation, or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (examples include Power BI, R, and Python)
Demonstrated ability to translate data findings into accessible written products for executive audiences
Experience providing direct support or consultation to internal clients or stakeholders
Knowledge of data governance principles and best practices
Professional experience in areas such as data analysis, performance management, research, policy analysis, program evaluation, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience working with data to produce actionable insights and communicate findings to non-technical audiences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex information clearly and accessibly.
Collaborative approach enables them to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
Track record of managing multiple tasks simultaneously and delivering quality work under deadlines.
Adaptability and intellectual curiosity make them well-suited to thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, and maintenance of dashboards, data visualizations, and reports for executive and operational audiences
Assist in establishing and tracking key performance indicators in consultation with division and unit leadership
Conduct data audits and contribute to improvements in data accuracy, structure, and documentation
Help divisions and units build or refine data collection processes to support ongoing performance tracking
Provide data consultation and analytical support to divisions and units across OAG, including survey creation and analysis, dataset analysis, and assistance with data tools
Analyze data to identify trends, surface insights, and support data-driven decision-making
Clean, transform, and manipulate datasets as needed to prepare data for analysis, reporting, or integration into dashboards and other data products
Contribute to data quality assurance, cleaning, and validation activities
Assist in building data fluency and analytical capacity across the office through direct support and informal training
Contribute analytical and research support to cross-functional special projects initiated by the Director, Chief of Staff, or Attorney General
Prepare written materials including memos, summaries, and briefings in support of division and executive leadership
Support rapid-response and ad hoc projects requiring agility and analytical rigor
Participate in cross-divisional collaboration efforts aligned with the Strategic Plan and the Attorney General’s priorities
Other duties as assigned in support of PID’s work

Benefits

Annual Leave: 10–25 days per year based on service.
Sick Leave: 15 days per year with unlimited carryover.
Personal Leave: Up to 6 days per year.
Paid Holidays: 12 state holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Defined‑benefit pension plan plus 401(k) and 457 supplemental retirement options.
Hybrid and flexible work schedules available for many roles.
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
free mass transit (eligible areas)
Employee Assistance Program
access to SECU