POLICY ANALYST

Introduction Maryland's Family and\r\nMedical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will ensure all workers in Maryland\r\nhave paid time off for medical and/or family reasons. FAMLI is a social\r\ninsurance system covering 2.6 million workers and 180,000 employers, delivered\r\nas a digitally native, public-facing service. We're in the early stages of\r\nbuilding something as big and as far-reaching as unemployment insurance or a\r\nnew health department. We know that delivering services primarily through a\r\nwebsite, over the Internet, is a new way of doing business in government. As\r\nthe Policy & Research Team, we work collaboratively with the other FAMLI\r\nteams, as well as our Maryland Department of Labor colleagues, colleagues at\r\nother agencies, and nongovernmental stakeholders to develop the underlying\r\npolicies for the FAMLI program.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Policy Analyst is a member of the FAMLI\r\nPolicy Directorate, reporting to the Director of Policy & Research. The\r\nPolicy Analyst coordinates, interprets, researches, develops, and monitors\r\npolicy initiatives related to the establishment and administration of\r\nMaryland's family and medical leave system. The Policy Analyst will support\r\nFAMLI's Policy Directorate in its functions of promoting, planning, developing,\r\nand implementing the system, as required by statute, regulation, executive\r\norder, and/or departmental priority that will facilitate efficient and\r\neffective delivery of FAMLI services.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Special Appointment ('At Will') position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n GRADE 17\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION 100 S

Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201\r\n Main Purpose of Job The Policy Analyst is a member of the FAMLI Policy Directorate, reporting to the Director of Policy & Research. The Policy Analyst coordinates, interprets, researches, develops, and monitors policy initiatives related to the establishment and administration of Maryland's family and medical leave system. The Policy Analyst will support FAMLI's Policy Directorate in its functions of promoting, planning, developing, and implementing the system, as required by statute, regulation, executive order, and/or departmental priority that will facilitate efficient and effective delivery of FAMLI services.

POSITION DUTIES

Research\r\nand Analysis\r\n\r\n\r\n Conduct research and analysis of\r\n policy initiatives and best practices to ensure effective policy implementation\r\n for the FAMLI program.�\r\n Plan and execute special projects.�\r\n Confer with Division Leadership\r\n regarding policy decisions.�\r\n\r\n\r\nMaterial\r\nDevelopment�\r\n\r\n\r\n Draft and review procedure manuals,\r\n program guidebooks, regulations and other Departmental policies for both\r\n external and internal use.�\r\n Draft and review background\r\n materials, including briefing materials, talking points, presentations, fact\r\n sheets, and other materials for use by the Assistant Secretary, Deputy\r\n Assistant Secretary, FAMLI Policy & Research Director, and other FAMLI senior\r\n staff.�\r\n\r\n\r\nStakeholder\r\nCoordination�\r\n\r\n\r\n Lead collection of stakeholder input\r\n (employee groups, employer groups, insurers, third party administrators,\r\n advocates, etc.) regarding the implementation and administration of FAMLI\r\n program, at direction of Policy Director.�\r\n Attend and support FAMLI Leadership\r\n at stakeholder meetings.�\r\n\r\n\r\nInter-Departmental\r\nSupport�\r\n\r\n\r\n Contribute to the design and\r\n creation of new IT and process protocols using knowledge of FAMLI policies.\r\n Represent the Policy Directorate at\r\n inter-departmental meetings.\r\n Work collaboratively with the FAMLI\r\n Policy & Research Director, other members of the Policy Directorate,\r\n members of the FAMLI Office of the Assistant Secretary, and other division\r\n leadership to integrate legal analysis, policy, regulatory and legislative\r\n changes to ensure effective implementation of the FAMLI system.\r\n\r\n\r\nDepartmental Support\r\n\r\n\r\n Coordinate\r\n meetings including scheduling, drafting agendas, notetaking and following up on\r\n action items.\r\n Monitor\r\n Policy email.\r\n Assist\r\n Director in completing internal requests.\r\n Track Departmental milestones.�\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

\r\n\r\n\r\n Qualified candidates must possess a\r\n degree in Public Policy, Social Work, Political Science, or another similar\r\n subject area from an accredited college or university.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Experience:

�\r\n\r\n\r\n Qualified candidates must possess one (1) to\r\n three (3) years of experience in a policy or legal position drafting policy\r\n documents such as memos, regulations, or guidance. Work experience can be\r\n substituted with an advanced degree in Public Policy, Social Work, or Law.\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Master's in Public Policy, Social\r\n Work, and/or JD.�\r\n Experience incorporating\r\n human-centered design in policy work.�\r\n Educational or work experience with\r\n workforce policy, labor policy, paid leave policy, or other social programs.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYou'll fit right in at FAMLI if:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You value autonomy in your work,\r\n strive to achieve mastery in your field, and are energized by working for a\r\n mission-driven organization�\r\n You're a strong and inclusive leader\r\n who works well with people�\r\n You're an excellent collaborator�\r\n You are excited about solving\r\n complex human and organizational issues\r\n You're an organized person who has\r\n experience coordinating complex projects�\r\n You're great at delegating ownership to capable\r\n people\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against\r\nfiles maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to\r\ndetermine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment\r\ninsurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or\r\nnot a candidate is offered employment.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

\r\nAll information concerning the qualifications, including\r\nany required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be\r\nsubmitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this\r\ndate will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective\r\nqualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection.\r\nUnits will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the\r\nqualifications for the interview.\r\n�\r\nA resume and cover letter are strongly\r\nencouraged for this position.�Please upload one Word\r\nor PDF file that includes your combined cover letter and resume using the\r\n"Transcript" upload function, or via the JobAps "Other" tab.�\r\n�\r\nResumes�are\r\nacceptable as additional information only. The application must be\r\ncompleted in its entirety, or it will be subject to rejection.\r\n\r\n\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

\r\n\r\nThe examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation\r\nand rating of the information provided on your application. Your education,\r\ntraining, and experience will be assessed against the requirements of the position.\r\nIt is\r\nessential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, including\r\nany required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.).\r\nDetail all relevant education and experience specifically addressing the minimum,\r\ndesired, and/or selective qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n•Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must\r\ncorrespond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

BENEFITS

This is a full-time,\r\npermanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:\r\n\r\n\r\n Flexible\r\n hours and hybrid teleworking�\r\n Paid\r\n holidays 12-13 per year�\r\n Generous\r\n paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)\r\n State\r\n Pension ('defined benefit' plan)�\r\n Tax-deferred\r\n supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)\r\n Comprehensive,\r\n subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles,\r\n free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services�\r\n Flexible\r\n Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare�\r\n State\r\n Employees Credit Union\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n�To learn more, please click this link:�

STATE OF MARYLAND

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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\nThe online application is

STRONGLY

preferred. However, if\r\nyou are unable to apply online, or having difficulty with your login or\r\npassword, please contact DBM's Helpdesk directly at (410) 767- 4850 (8:00 AM to\r\n5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business hours, please\r\nsubmit an email request to Application.

Help@maryland.gov. If you encounter\r\ndifficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via email,\r\nmail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification\r\nnumber (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure\r\ntimely processing.\r\n�\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country and\r\nencourage them to apply. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit\r\na copy of your DD-214.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of\r\nbusiness, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be\r\naccepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPLEASE

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EMAIL\r\nUNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCompleted applications, required documentation, and any\r\nrequired addendums may be mailed to:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of Labor/ Office\r\nof Administration�\r\n

Attn:

Mercedes Peterman 26-006095-0001�\r\n100 S. Charles Street, Tower 1, Ste. 5000\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201� ��\r\n\r\n\r\nThe MD State Application Form can be\r\nfound online\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease contact: Mercedes.peterman2@maryland.gov for\r\nadditional information concerning the recruitment.\r\n���\r\nMaryland Department of Labor is an\r\nequal opportunity employer. It is the policy of LABOR that all persons have\r\nequal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and\r\nfacilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin\r\nor ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or\r\nveteran status.\r\n\r\n\r\n