Unemployment Insurance Lead Data Analyst

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Data Analyst provides advanced analytical support to the Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI) by performing complex data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development that informs program operations, federal reporting, and performance management. The position serves as a technical specialist who supports cross-unit data projects, ensures data accuracy and consistency, and contributes to the improvement of UI data processes, tools, and reporting standards. Working under the direction of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) and in partnership with program, IT, and vendor teams, the Senior Data Analyst applies advanced analytical methods to produce actionable insights, enhance data quality practices, and support system modernization and data integration activities. This role leads and provides subject-matter expertise and coordination on assigned analytical projects that support UI program effectiveness, integrity efforts, and operational decision-making.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Six 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 two years 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 five years of 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.
Familiarly with AL-enabled analytics tools or generative AI assistants (e.g., Copilot Tableau AI, Power BI AI Insights) to enhance data analysis, documentation, and workflow efficiency while adhering to privacy and security standards.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in a relevant field (Data Analytics, Statistics, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field)
Professional certification in Data Management, Governance, or Information Security (e.g., DAMA CDMP,CIPP, CISSP).
Experience with UI system or USDOL ETA reporting requirements.
Experience with system modernization projects, predictive modeling, or fraud detection analytics.
Familiarity with Maryland State Government data system, policies and cybersecurity standards
Experience using AI-assisted analytics tools to support automation, anomaly detection or enhanced reporting workflow.

Responsibilities

Data Analysis, Reporting & Visualization- Performs advanced data analysis to support UI program operations, reporting and performance monitoring.
Data Quality, Governance & Documentation-Conducts data validation, reconciliation and quality reviews for the various DUI datasets.
System Modernization & Data Integration Support- Leads assigned data-related tasks for UI modernization efforts, including data mapping, test validation and system integration.
Project Leadership & Cross-Divisional Collaboration-Serves as project lead for assigned data initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
Paid holidays 12-13 per year
Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
State Employees Credit Union

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