Policy Analyst
Policy Analyst
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22-04-2025
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Introduction
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) you join a team of more than 5000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support preventive services and caring for children and adults.
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland we leave no one behind.
This is a Management Service positions that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human Services
Office of the SecretaryPolicy Office
25 South Charles St.
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Policy Analyst is a professional position responsible for analyzing developing recommending and drafting human services policies within the Policy Unit comprised of policy legislative and data functions. This position requires discretion; independent judgment; skills in verbal and written communication; and quantitative and qualitative data analysis to assess policy impacts identify trends and support evidencebased decisionmaking across policy legislative and data Policy Analyst works collaboratively with internal teams government agencies and external stakeholders to shape communicate and implement human services policies that improve service delivery and outcomes for Maryland residents.
POSITION DUTIES
Policy Analyses and Development
- Undertakes policy quantitative and qualitative data analyses to assess impacts on of Maryland state and federal human services laws regulations and court decisions in order to inform policy development and decisionmaking.
- Drafts reviews and revises policy documents regulations and legislative proposals in support of the Departments information systems CSA FIA and SSA.
Policy Legislative and Regulatory Support
- Monitors Maryland legislation and federal legislative and policy changes affecting DHS programs and budget.
- Coordinates with Department legislative policy and data teams to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Engages with internal Child Support Family Investment and Social Services Administrations)and external stakeholders including but not limited to individuals with lived experience and legal and advocacy stakeholders to inform policy objectives as well as to support leadership decisionmaking.
- Serves as a liaison between the Policy Unit and other state agencies federal partners advocacy organizations and local service providers as directed.
Project and Initiative Management.
- Leads or supports special projects and initiatives related to policy development and implementation.
- Manages timelines deliverables and stakeholder engagement for policyrelated projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate degree from an accreditedcollege or university in public policy public administration social worklaw political science economics sociology or a related field (e.g. MPPMSW JD).
Experience:Two years of professionalexperience in policy analysis development or implementation within agovernment agency nonprofit organization or related setting. Experience mustinclude working with human servicesrelated programs or populations.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Demonstrated ability to conduct both qualitative and quantitative policy analyses.
- Experience drafting or reviewing legislation regulations or internal policy documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including preparing clear concise policy briefs and presenting findings to diverse audiences.
- Ability to synthesize complex legal and policy information into accessible recommendations.
- Experience collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders including government agencies advocacy organizations and community partners.
- Strong organizational and timemanagement skills including managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
- Familiarity with federal and Maryland human services policies and programs (e.g. child welfare economic assistance child support) is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting and aligning policy work in both the federal and state sectors.
- Prior work engaging communities or stakeholders with lived experience to inform policy.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies.
If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: healthinsurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS.
- Personal Leave new State employees are awarded six 6 personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
- Annual Leave ten 10 days of accumulated annual leave per year.
- Sick Leave fifteen 15 days of accumulated sick leave per year.
- Parental Leave up to sixty 60 days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
- Holidays State employees also celebrate at least thirteen 13 holidays per year.
- Pension State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
- Positions may be eligible for telework.
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 Maryland Department of Human Services EmploymentServices Attention: Stacey Nelson 25 South Charles St Room 1116L Baltimore Maryland 21201.
If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position please email Stacey Nelson at ; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.
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 ator .
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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