THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
Salary Range:
$81,097.00 – $129,584.00 Annually
Hiring Salary Range:
$81,097.00 - $105,341.00 Annually
Get to Know Us
Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Job Summary
The Baltimore Innovation Team (i-team) seeks a Data Lead to embed rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis across all stages of our innovation work. This role blends applied research, analytic leadership, and project execution in service of more equitable and effective city services. The Data Lead will scope and conduct research, wrangle complex datasets, translate findings into clear insights, and support performance measurement for pilots and prototypes. This role works closely with designers, project managers, and external partners to ensure data meaningfully informs decision-making across city government. We are looking for a curious, collaborative analyst who can move quickly across topics, communicate clearly with diverse audiences, and approach data with a strong equity lens. We encourage candidates from inside and outside government to apply. If you’re motivated by equity, public service, and applied research — and enjoy balancing depth with speed — we’d love to hear from you.
Essential Functions
- Integrate quantitative and qualitative analysis into all phases of the i-team methodology
- Scope, collect, and analyze quantitative and qualitative datasets; conduct desk and literature research
- Partner with the Civic Design Lead to plan and analyze qualitative research
- Design surveys where data is limited or nonexistent Identify key insights and translate them into actionable recommendations
- Develop performance metrics for pilots and initiatives
- Produce clear memos, reports, and visualizations for varied audiences
- Manage analytic project plans and external research partnerships
- Support team-wide project planning and coordination as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 3–5 years of experience using data to inform operational decisions or service improvement Experience applying data to civic, policy, or equity-focused challenges preferred Strong project management skills coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder work Graduate training in a quantitative or policy field a plus, not required Government experience a plus, not required
OR
Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to conduct statistical, spatial, financial, survey, and qualitative analyses
- Comfort selecting the right level of analytical rigor for the problem at hand
- Strong data storytelling and visualization skills for senior and operational audiences
- Familiarity with tools such as Python, R, SQL, ArcGIS, Power BI (specific tools not required)
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills
- Knowledge of LLM tools and prompt iteration a plus.
- Deep commitment to racial and socioeconomic equity Humility and curiosity when collaborating across roles and lived experience
- Clear understanding of both the power and limits of data Resilience and adaptability in complex, high-impact work
Additional Information
Background Check
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.
Probation
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.
Financial Disclosure
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.
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