Data Management Analyst

Position Overview

Join the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) as we transform energy for the State of Maryland. The mission of the MEA is to promote clean, affordable, reliable energy and energy-related greenhouse gas emission reductions to benefit Marylanders in a just and equitable manner. We are seeking a skilled Data Management Analyst to lead our data strategy, enhance data quality, and deliver actionable insights to inform program and policy decisions. Reporting to MEA’s Chief Performance Officer and collaborating closely with staff across divisions, this role is critical in shaping how the agency collects, manages, and leverages data. The position follows a hybrid work schedule with mandatory in-office attendance at the Baltimore, MD office every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement MEA’s data strategy to ensure alignment with agency goals.
• Establish and enforce data management standards, policies, and best practices.
• Oversee data governance, security, and compliance with State of Maryland requirements.
• Manage and monitor data integrity across MEA systems, primarily Salesforce.
• Implement data quality controls, including validation, deduplication, and error resolution.
• Support integration of Salesforce data with other state and external systems as needed.
• Play a key role in producing MEA’s mandatory reports and design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of program and operational data to evaluate outcomes and identify trends.
• Translate complex data into clear, accessible insights for leadership, policymakers, and the public.
• Provide data support for ad-hoc reporting and data requests.
• Partner with program staff to understand data needs and design appropriate solutions; train and support staff on data entry and analytical tools.
• Act as a liaison between programmatic teams, IT, marketing, policy, and finance, and manage support contractors and vendors as needed.
• Collaborate with Process Improvement staff to identify opportunities for better data capture and reporting.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support state and agency priorities.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in data management and analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar database systems (reporting, dashboards, and data management).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in data governance, quality control, and reporting.
• Experience working with government or nonprofit programs.
• Familiarity with energy, climate, or environmental data.
• Advanced skills in Excel and data visualization/BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Salesforce Analytics).

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation: $90,597-$97,931 annually.
• State Employment Benefits: Eligible for **health benefits**, leave, and additional benefits as a State PIN employee.
• Hybrid remote telework with mandatory in-office attendance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.