BCSTAT Senior Data Analyst - Non-Merit

Posting number: NM.133 07-2026 OIT

Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Job classification: NON-MERIT POSITION

Posting type: Open

Categories: IT and Computers

Summary

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of Information Technology. 

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.  

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.  

Examples of duties

DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITY:

This role will support Baltimore County’s data-driven performance management team, BCSTAT, with analysis and reporting related to County operations. The Senior Data Analyst designs, develops, tests, and defends complex analyses of operations, policies, and programs using a variety of analysis tools, including GIS based toolsets. The Senior Data Analyst assesses business operations; efficacy of government programs, initiatives, policies, and projects across departments; and presents findings to stakeholders throughout Baltimore County Government. This role requires a leader in the data science field, including quality control, peer review, the ability to implement new processes and a knowledge of GIS fundamentals and spatial analysis techniques. This role requires creative problem solving, the ability to work with a wide range of subject matter, and experience with qualitative, quantitative, and/or policy analysis. 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Conducts detailed analyses of government operations, programs, and policies utilizing multiple data sources, data transformation techniques, hypothesis testing; synthesizes findings for technical and non-technical audiences
• Creates complex reports using tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services, Power BI, and GIS for internal and external use. 
• Gathers and documents functional and technical requirements and translates requirements into reporting solutions, analyses, recommendations
• Interviews stakeholders to understand business processes and design analyses based on operational need
• Develops in-depth understanding of underlying data, data structures, and business use cases to ensure analyses and/or reports meet client needs. 
• Develops in-depth understanding of government operations and the translation of data analysis into meaningful strategies, programs, and policies.
• Leads quality control and peer review processes by reviewing and editing code of junior Report Writers. Creates test cases and works with QA team to ensure accurate and complete testing. Creates technical documentation of report logic and processes. 
• Works with developers and analysts to understand code changes that will impact reports. Guides junior Business Intelligence Report Writers in coding and report writing best practices. 
• Utilizes and assists in the development of enterprise dataset supporting business analysis and reporting. 
• Supports end-user community in the use of business intelligence tools to query databases and files for report outputs. Works within and across functional and technical teams to support the acquisition of new skills and areas of expertise. 
• Develops and assists with report training through the development of training tools and training of key staff. 
• Prepares reports, presentations, and visuals for non-technical audiences

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES:

Undertakes projects as assigned. Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above