{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b7a9ab50b32ba206f7701354","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b7a9ab50b32ba206f7701354","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b7a9ab50b32ba206f7701354","title":"Policy Analyst PROGRAM MANAGER II","description":"Introduction When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.\nWe aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.\nThis is a full-time contractual position.\nGRADE 20\nLOCATION OF POSITION Maryland Department of Human Services\nOffice of the Secretary-Policy Office\n25 South Charles St.\nBaltimore, MD 21201\nMain Purpose of Job The Policy Analyst is a professional position responsible for analyzing, developing, recommending, and drafting human services policies within the Policy Unit, comprised of policy, legislative, and data functions. This position requires discretion; independent judgment; skills in verbal and written communication; and quantitative and qualitative data analysis to assess policy impacts, identify trends, and support evidence-based decision-making across policy, legislative, and data functions. The Policy Analyst works collaboratively with internal teams, government agencies, and external stakeholders to shape, communicate, and implement human services policies that improve service delivery and outcomes for Maryland residents.\nUndertakes policy, quantitative, and qualitative data analyses to assess impacts on of Maryland state and federal human services laws, regulations, and court decisions in order to inform policy development and decision-making.\nDrafts, reviews, and revises policy documents, regulations, and legislative proposals in support of the Department’s information systems, CSA, FIA, and SSA.\nProvides technical assistance on policy interpretation and implementation to internal and external stakeholders.\nMonitors Maryland legislation and federal legislative and policy changes affecting DHS programs and budget.\nCoordinates with Department legislative, policy, and data teams to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.\nIdentifies the need for and prepare detailed memoranda and position papers related to human services.\nTranslates complex overarching concepts into accessible policy recommendations for a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.\nSupports grant applications and grants management by aligning policy initiatives with funding opportunities.\nServes as a liaison between the Policy Unit and other state agencies, federal partners, advocacy organizations, and local service providers, as directed.\nParticipates in policy workgroups, task forces, and interagency committees, as directed.\nLeads or supports special projects and initiatives related to policy development and implementation.\nManages timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement for policy-related projects.\nUtilizes performance metrics to guide policy decisions and measure project and initiative outcomes.\nMinimum Qualifications Education:\nGraduate degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience in public policy, public administration, social work, law, political science, economics, sociology, or a related field (e.g., MPP, MSW, JD).\nExperience:\nTwo years of professional experience in policy analysis, development, or implementation within a government agency, nonprofit organization, or related setting. Two of these years must include experience working with human services-related programs or populations.\nDesired Or Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to conduct both qualitative and quantitative policy analyses.\nTwo years experience drafting or reviewing legislation, regulations, or internal policy documents.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing clear, concise policy briefs and presenting findings to diverse audiences.\nAbility to synthesize complex legal and policy information into accessible recommendations.\nTwo years experience collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders including government agencies, advocacy organizations, and community partners.\nStrong organizational and time-management skills, including managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.\nExperience with federal and Maryland human services policies and programs (e.g., child welfare, economic assistance, child support) is strongly preferred.\nTwo years experience supporting and aligning policy work in both the federal and state sectors. Experience engaging communities or stakeholders with lived experience to inform policy.\nBenefits Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.\nAs a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.\nThe State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.\nYou can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\nAs 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. 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We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.\nWe aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.\nThis is a full-time contractual position.\nGRADE 20\nLOCATION OF POSITION Maryland Department of Human Services\nOffice of the Secretary-Policy Office\n25 South Charles St.\nBaltimore, MD 21201\nMain Purpose of Job The Policy Analyst is a professional position responsible for analyzing, developing, recommending, and drafting human services policies within the Policy Unit, comprised of policy, legislative, and data functions. This position requires discretion; independent judgment; skills in verbal and written communication; and quantitative and qualitative data analysis to assess policy impacts, identify trends, and support evidence-based decision-making across policy, legislative, and data functions. The Policy Analyst works collaboratively with internal teams, government agencies, and external stakeholders to shape, communicate, and implement human services policies that improve service delivery and outcomes for Maryland residents.\nUndertakes policy, quantitative, and qualitative data analyses to assess impacts on of Maryland state and federal human services laws, regulations, and court decisions in order to inform policy development and decision-making.\nDrafts, reviews, and revises policy documents, regulations, and legislative proposals in support of the Department’s information systems, CSA, FIA, and SSA.\nProvides technical assistance on policy interpretation and implementation to internal and external stakeholders.\nMonitors Maryland legislation and federal legislative and policy changes affecting DHS programs and budget.\nCoordinates with Department legislative, policy, and data teams to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.\nIdentifies the need for and prepare detailed memoranda and position papers related to human services.\nTranslates complex overarching concepts into accessible policy recommendations for a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.\nSupports grant applications and grants management by aligning policy initiatives with funding opportunities.\nServes as a liaison between the Policy Unit and other state agencies, federal partners, advocacy organizations, and local service providers, as directed.\nParticipates in policy workgroups, task forces, and interagency committees, as directed.\nLeads or supports special projects and initiatives related to policy development and implementation.\nManages timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement for policy-related projects.\nUtilizes performance metrics to guide policy decisions and measure project and initiative outcomes.\nMinimum Qualifications Education:\nGraduate degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience in public policy, public administration, social work, law, political science, economics, sociology, or a related field (e.g., MPP, MSW, JD).\nExperience:\nTwo years of professional experience in policy analysis, development, or implementation within a government agency, nonprofit organization, or related setting. Two of these years must include experience working with human services-related programs or populations.\nDesired Or Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to conduct both qualitative and quantitative policy analyses.\nTwo years experience drafting or reviewing legislation, regulations, or internal policy documents.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing clear, concise policy briefs and presenting findings to diverse audiences.\nAbility to synthesize complex legal and policy information into accessible recommendations.\nTwo years experience collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders including government agencies, advocacy organizations, and community partners.\nStrong organizational and time-management skills, including managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.\nExperience with federal and Maryland human services policies and programs (e.g., child welfare, economic assistance, child support) is strongly preferred.\nTwo years experience supporting and aligning policy work in both the federal and state sectors. Experience engaging communities or stakeholders with lived experience to inform policy.\nBenefits Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.\nAs a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.\nThe State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.\nYou can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\nAs 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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-08-04T03:20:19.483Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T03:20:19.483Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Socket","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Schlater","addressRegion":"MS","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b7a9ab50b32ba206f7701354"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b7a9ab50b32ba206f7701354"}}