Research and Data Specialist
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 91761 - 142914
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs ofa diverse population students teachers principals and other educatorsthroughout Maryland.
GRADE
21
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore MD 21201
Hybrid schedule available (up to 3 teleworkdays permitted each week)
POSITION DUTIES
This is a professionalposition responsible for assisting in the development and execution of theagencys research agenda evaluating the implementation and outcomes of agencyprograms describing and analyzing agency data and conducting and/or facilitatinglarge-scale empirical research. The primary responsibilities of the positionwill be research design and data analysis.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as an analyst/researcher for the agencys empirical research evaluation and data analysis work.
- Access collect describe and analyze data for use in decision-making.
- Assist in designing and executing projects from the Maryland State Department of Educations research agenda.
- Communicate findings of research to appropriate audiences.
- Write reviews of extant research on a variety of education-related topics.
- Collect review and summarize education-related policies from other states or jurisdictions.
- Evaluate research on educational programs activities and interventions to determine whether research meets standards of quality and rigor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: AMasters degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureatecourse work from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Fouryears of professional experience as a research or data analyst in education orother related field.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelorsdegree and two additional years of experience directly related to the positionoption for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession ofa Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field relatedto the position option for one year of the required experience.
3. The required field of education andexperience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in accordancewith Education Article Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The specific education and experiencequalifications for each position are on record in the Human Resources Branch.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forcesmilitary service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Programclassifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field ofwork on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet theselective qualification(s) to be clear and specificinformation on your application regardingyour qualifications.
- One year of experience working with administrative data sets utilizing statistical software packages (ex: R Stata SPSS or SAS)
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given toapplicantswho possess the following preferredqualification(s).Include clear and specific information on yourapplication regardingyour qualifications.
- Experience leading or co-leading research projects.
- Skill in communicating data and research findings to a variety of stakeholder groups.
- Skill in organizing and managing multiple projects timelines and deadlines.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This recruitment islimited to applicants who are:
- Currently employed with the US Federal Government; or
- Separated from the US Federal Government on or after January 15 2025; or
- Currently employed with the Maryland State Government; and
- Currently a Maryland state resident.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must consent to a State PoliceInvestigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees withthis Agency.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficientinformation on your application to show that you meet the qualifications forthis recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must besubmitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted afterthis date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment)list for at least one year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to or mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire this must be completed and sent in with your paper application if you are unable to apply online.
All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application submitted to the fax number or mailed to the Human Resources address listed above.
Inquiries can be made to TDD . Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
If you have 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 . TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.
Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
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:
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- Genetics
- R
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
