State of Maryland ยท 2 days ago
Systems and Research Analyst ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III
The State of Maryland is seeking an experienced and energetic individual to fill the position of Administrative Officer III in the Office of Student Financial Assistance. This role involves managing and maintaining the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS), ensuring data accuracy for financial aid, and providing data analysis and reporting to inform program decisions.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists with the management and maintenance of the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS)
Ensures the accuracy and integrity of data used to award and disburse financial aid
Provides high-quality data analysis and reporting to inform program decisions and policy
Supports the delivery of timely and accurate data for official state reports-including Joint Chairmen's Reports (JCRs) and annual legislative reports
Contributes to system improvements, financial aid forecasting, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
Three years of administrative staff or professional work
Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland
For education obtained outside the U.S. you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education by a foreign credential evaluation service
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)
A resume and cover letter are required and must be uploaded to your application
Preferred
Bachelor degree in public policy, business administration, information systems, data analytics, higher education administration, or a related field
Experience working with financial aid programs
Experience working with higher education data systems
Experience in data analysis
Experience in system administration
Benefits
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Company
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