What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research and Data Specialist (Education Program Specialist II) position at Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)?
This is a professional position responsible for supporting the agency’s progress toward its mission by assisting in the development and execution of the agency’s research agenda, evaluating the implementation and outcomes of agency programs, describing and analyzing agency data, and conducting and/or facilitating large-scale empirical research. The position will also support local education agencies to do the same and provide internal data analysis and research support for the agency’s offices and divisions to promote data- and evidence-driven decision-making.
Duties Include
Experience: Five years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education program; including two years of experience working as a lead researcher in the field of education.
Notes
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be in effect for at least one year.
State Of Maryland Benefits
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 mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 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 or mailed to the address listed.
Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD 410-333-3045. 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 410-767-4850. 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 State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
Duties Include
- Access, collect, describe, and analyze data for use in decision-making by the agency and State Board of Education.
- Design and execute projects from the agency’s research agenda by developing research questions and appropriate study design/methodology.
- Coordinate with external research partners by evaluating external research requests.
- Write reviews of extant research on a variety of education-related topics.
- Evaluate research on educational programs, activities, and interventions to determine whether research meets standards of quality and rigor.
- Provide data and research to support initiatives run by the agency’s other offices and divisions.
- Conduct data collection, data analysis, empirical research, and/or program evaluations on behalf of or in collaboration with local education agencies.
- Provide training and technical support to local school systems such that they can conduct data collection, data analysis, empirical research, and/or program evaluations.
Experience: Five years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education program; including two years of experience working as a lead researcher in the field of education.
Notes
- Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience directly related to the position option for the required education.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position option for one year of the required experience.
- The required field of education and experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The specific education and experience qualifications for each position are on record in the Office of Human Resources Services.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
- Experience summarizing and presenting research results to a variety of audiences.
- Experience in project design, data collection, data analysis and reporting.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software (R, SAS, or Stata, etc.)
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be in effect for at least one year.
State Of Maryland Benefits
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 mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 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 or mailed to the address listed.
Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD 410-333-3045. 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 410-767-4850. 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 State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
