Job Description

MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

RECRUITMENT NOTICE

Position(s): Program Evaluator

Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability (OPEGA)

Salary : $75,000 negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline:  February 20 th , 2025

Team Member Benefits: 

Principal Duties:  We are recruiting for program evaluators to conduct performance evaluations of units and activities of state government. Candidates with program evaluation experience may be considered for a more senior position.

Duties will vary but will involve designing and implementing program evaluation plans; collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data; and writing and presenting information to legislators, committees, task forces, and others in formal and informal settings. The best candidates will be strong writers who are curious and analytical.

Qualifications:

· Preferred: A law degree or master’s degree, and a demonstrated interest in government, law, finance, economics, and/or program evaluation.

Also considered: A bachelor’s degree, plus at least two years of experience in public sector program evaluation, or extraordinary experience with skills relevant to program evaluation (for example, investigative journalism; data analytics; financial analysis; etc.).

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Strong analytical abilities, including basic statistical, mathematical, and financial concepts.

· Competency with standard computer programs, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and graphing software.

· Ability to work independently, in teams, and with subjects of program evaluations.

· Availability for extended work hours as needed, and ability to do fieldwork (in Maryland) as needed with subjects of program evaluations. 

To Apply:

Email Resume and Cover Letter stating relevant experience and reasons for interest in the position to jobs@mlis.state.md.us and include code 03-25.

NOTE: An exercise assessing writing and basic math/analytical skills is part of the application process. The exercise will be sent to you upon receipt of your application and must be returned within 48 hours of receipt.

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