Data Analyst and Visualization Program Manager II Grade N25
Apply NowCompany: Montgomery County, MD
Location: Rockville, MD 20850
Description:
Salary : $81,122.00 - $130,181.00 Annually
Location : 401 Hungerford Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: State/County
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00244
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Chief Operating Officer Division
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this position on hire is $81,122 - $105,653
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meets the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst and Visualization Expert to join the Montgomery County Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Planning, Analytics, and Customer Service (PACS) team. This role combines data analysis skills with experience in storytelling and creating interactive visualizations to support data-driven decision making, resource optimization, and improving service delivery. While this position's portfolio will primarily consist of projects for the Aging and Disabilities Services unit, one of its key responsibilities includes designing and managing an interactive department-wide data dashboard. The dashboard will track key performance indicators and other health metrics using data from multiple systems and data sources and will highlight areas of success and opportunities for improvement. The most successful applicant will come to this role with a creative mindset and experience in data analysis in the context of public health and/or social services.
What You'll Be Doing
The main duties and responsibilities of this position include:
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Thorough five (5) years professional experience as a Data Analyst. Supervisory experience is required.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use preferred criteria screening questions:
We will use interview preference criteria:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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What is your highest level of completed education?
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How many years of professional experience do you have as a Data Analyst?
03
Do you have a bachelor's degree or a higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Health Informatics, or a related field?
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Please indicate your degree and area of concentration.
05
Do you have proficiency using R or Python to clean, manipulate, and analyze large datasets
06
Do you have expertise in creating interactive visualizations and dashboards using tools like Power BI or Tableau (or equivalent experience with D3.js or Plotly)
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Do you have Supervisory Experience?
08
Please Share your Supervisory Experience
Required Question
Location : 401 Hungerford Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: State/County
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00244
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Chief Operating Officer Division
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this position on hire is $81,122 - $105,653
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meets the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst and Visualization Expert to join the Montgomery County Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Planning, Analytics, and Customer Service (PACS) team. This role combines data analysis skills with experience in storytelling and creating interactive visualizations to support data-driven decision making, resource optimization, and improving service delivery. While this position's portfolio will primarily consist of projects for the Aging and Disabilities Services unit, one of its key responsibilities includes designing and managing an interactive department-wide data dashboard. The dashboard will track key performance indicators and other health metrics using data from multiple systems and data sources and will highlight areas of success and opportunities for improvement. The most successful applicant will come to this role with a creative mindset and experience in data analysis in the context of public health and/or social services.
What You'll Be Doing
The main duties and responsibilities of this position include:
- Data analysis: Clean, analyze, and model large datasets from multiple systems to uncover trends and build statistical forecast models that inform strategic decision-making and improve program effectiveness.
- Data visualization and storytelling: Create interactive visualizations and reports in PowerBI that present complex findings in an accessible way, helping stakeholders make informed decisions based on key performance indicators.
- Dashboard development and management: Develop and maintain a user-centric dashboard that centralizes key health and human services data, ensuring visualizations are intuitive and provide actionable insights for decision-makers. Ensure the dashboard remains functional and accurate, incorporating feedback to continuously improve the user experience.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external partners to understand data needs, tailor visualizations, and present insights that support effective decision-making across HHS.
- Continuous improvement: Stay updated on trends in data science and analytics, applying new methods and tools to enhance models, visualizations, and overall decision-making processes within HHS programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Thorough five (5) years professional experience as a Data Analyst. Supervisory experience is required.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use preferred criteria screening questions:
- Degree: Do you possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Health Informatics, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Data analysis: Describe a recent project where you used a statistical analysis tool (such as R or Python) to clean and analyze a large dataset. Briefly explain what you analyzed, the methods you used, the final product, and who the target audience was.
- Defining KPIs and measuring impact: Share an example where you defined key performance indicators to measure a program's success. How did you choose the right metrics, and what did your analysis show?
- Visualization and communication: Describe a dashboard or interactive visualization you created using a tool like Power BI or Tableau. How did you ensure it was clear and useful for both technical and non-technical audiences?
We will use interview preference criteria:
- Proficiency using R or Python to clean, manipulate, and analyze large datasets
- Experience defining key performance indicators and determining quantitative program impact
- Expertise in creating interactive visualizations and dashboards using tools like Power BI or Tableau (or equivalent experience with D3.js or Plotly)
- Strong oral and visual communication skills for synthesizing and presenting complex data findings to diverse audiences
- Previous experience in the public health, healthcare, or human services sectors
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
What is your highest level of completed education?
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctorate
02
How many years of professional experience do you have as a Data Analyst?
- No Experience or less than 1 year
- 1-2 Year's Experience
- 3 Year's Experience
- 4 Year's Experience
- 5 Year's Experience
- 6 Year's Experience
- 7 Year's Experience
- 8 Year's Experience
- 9+ Year's Experience
03
Do you have a bachelor's degree or a higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Health Informatics, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
04
Please indicate your degree and area of concentration.
05
Do you have proficiency using R or Python to clean, manipulate, and analyze large datasets
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have expertise in creating interactive visualizations and dashboards using tools like Power BI or Tableau (or equivalent experience with D3.js or Plotly)
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have Supervisory Experience?
- Yes
- No
08
Please Share your Supervisory Experience
Required Question