Department
LABOR - Governor's Workforce Investment Board
Date Opened
5/12/2025 12:30:00 PM
Filing Deadline
5/26/2025 11:59:00 PM
Salary
$73,957.00 - $79,743 (With potential growth to $119,492.00/year)
Employment Type
Full-Time
HR Analyst
Erin Alston
Work Location
Baltimore City
Telework Eligible
Yes
Introduction
We are looking for a detail-oriented and innovative Senior Policy Analyst who can evaluate and draft policies and legislation, identify and address challenges through creative solutions, and use research, analysis, and critical thinking to assess the effectiveness of policies and regulations. This position sits within the Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Committee and will report directly to the Program Manager, while working closely with the Senior Director, Executive Director, and entire GWDB team.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a critical thinker, and has experience with drafting policy. The candidate must have knowledge and background in Career and Technical Education, with preferred knowledge in any or all of the following areas: apprenticeships for high school students; industry-recognized credentials; workforce/industry needs; school monitoring; and career counseling.
This position is hybrid and will require working in the GWDB’s Baltimore office as well as telework on a weekly basis, as well as occasional travel to partner locations across the state on an as-needed basis. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the implementation of a groundbreaking piece of state legislation and a bold new vision under the Moore-Miller administration that will transform the opportunity landscape for Marylanders for years to come.
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Labor
Governor's Workforce Development Board
100 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Senior Policy Analyst will plan, oversee, and conduct analysis, evaluation, and drafting of policies and legislation; conduct research on best practices to inform policy, legislation, and their implementation; act as a key spokesperson for policies; and coordinate implementation of established policies. The Senior Policy Analyst will primarily conduct these duties on issues relating to career-connected learning, and particularly CTE and apprenticeship, in support of the GWDB’s CTE Committee.
POSITION DUTIES
• Plan and oversee the development and analysis of policy and legislation related to CTE in the local, State, and national level :
• Develop policies and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of policies. Ensure policies are evaluated with an equity lens, including analyzing current policies and implementation, identifying unintended consequences, and developing policy and initiatives to advance equity and eliminate disparities in educational and workforce outcomes of students from underserved and underrepresented populations.
• Oversee the development and refinement of policies from beginning to end, including research, timelines, stakeholder input process, partner collaboration, engaging public feedback, drafting, dissemination, presentations, monitoring implementation, and updating the policy at appropriate intervals.
• Advise leadership on analysis of policy, regulatory and legislative changes to ensure effective implementation of regulations that affect CTE. Strategize next steps for responding or implementation when applicable.
• Analyze and interpret complex legislative proposals and current policies, regulations and statutes in place, including the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, State and Federal legislation.
• Strategize legislative concepts with leadership.
• During the Maryland legislative session (annually from January-April), analyze legislation impacting the CTE Committee, strategize and draft corresponding responses, and continue to monitor bills throughout session
• In collaboration with the Research Data Analyst and other applicable staff, develop methods of gathering data on topics affecting policy and analyze data and trends to make recommendations to enhance performance reporting and policy.
• Conduct research and develop initiatives to support implementation of the vision and mission of the CTE Committee and GWDB.
• Communicate policies and ensure productive working relationships with various partners and stakeholders.
• Provide assistance on various duties that may be required for the effective operation of the CTE Committee. Such assistance may include, but is not limited to routine administrative tasks, including scheduling and document management, and developing materials for grant opportunities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet this selective qualification to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
• At least one year of professional experience designing, writing, and monitoring implementation of local, state, and/or federal public policy regarding education and/or workforce development.
• At least one year of professional experience and subject matter expertise in the areas of career and technical education (CTE), Registered Apprenticeship, and/or other types of career-connected learning for youth and young adults.
• At least one year demonstrating excellence in written communication, inclusive of drafting policy documents, policy presentations, and reports.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
• It is preferred that in addition to the above, the candidate have knowledge of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, industry-recognized credentials, the Carl D. Perkins V Act, and/or other workforce development topics relating to youth and young adults.
• Proficiency in the Zoom virtual meeting platform, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Drive, as well as ability to learn other software or digital tools necessary for this role.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal communication, particularly for the purposes of explaining policy to relevant audiences.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
If you receive an interview invitation, you will be required to complete the following:
Applicants must submit at least one writing sample that showcases their written communication skills, either in the form of a written policy or a policy memo to senior organizational leadership or to impacted stakeholders. Ideally, the sample(s) will have been produced within the past 12 months and will be on topics related to the required or preferred areas of expertise in this job description, but this is not required.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.
SELECTION PROCESS
All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.), must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.
You can upload one Word or PDF file using the "Transcript" upload function or via the JobAps "Other" tab.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed, and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.
BENEFITS
This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full state benefits, which include:
• Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
• Paid holidays 12-13 per year
• Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
• State Pension ("defined benefits" plan)
• Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plan (401(k) and 457).
• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental, and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Plans for Health Care and Daycare.
• State Employees Credit Union.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is strongly preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online or having difficulty with your login or password, please contact DBM's Helpdesk directly at (410) 767-4850 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business hours, please submit an email request to Application.Help@maryland.gov. If you encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
We thank our veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking a veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.
The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business; on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION.
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland Department of Labor/Office of Administration
Attn: Erin Alston - #25-002589-0010
100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
For additional information, please contact Erin Alston via email at erin.alston@maryland.gov.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
The MD State Application Form can be found using the link below: https://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Documents/MarylandStateApplication.pdf
Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of LABOR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.