Description
The Program/Data Analyst supports the data collection and analysis efforts of a government program and will contribute to the ongoing initiatives of a larger team.
The ideal candidate will enhance and develop reporting and analytics capabilities, support forecast modeling, develop automated reporting solutions and dashboards, build briefing products, conduct analysis/deliver analytical results, and coordinate/implement data collection efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Work with domain experts and data analysts to develop reporting products.
- Conduct high-level data interpretation and statistical analysis using a data analytics platform.
- Prepare written summaries and presentations that reflect the results of data analysis and present findings to agency leadership.
- Provide ad-hoc data reporting as needed.
- Prototype data products and conduct analysis and feasibility based on program requirements.
- Build connections, develop reports, and publish data to both development and production environments.
- Create presentations and prepare documentation as needed.
- Provide training for data analysts and staff on data tools and products, as well as for contractors and field staff on the use of data collection and analysis tools.
- Support data collection, analysis and visualization projects as needed, including data modeling, database creation, and technical support.
- Recommend technical and automated solutions for manual processes.
- Work with contractor and federal staff to enhance the collection and analysis of program data.
- Update and develop data collection tools and processes to yield statistically reliable and informative data and support program assessments.
- Assist in identifying performance outcomes and indicators.
- Identify uniform data points for analysis.
- Assist with projects that support the continual improvement of data analysis.
- Compile, analyze, and visualize data using a data visualization platform such as Tableau.
Requirements:
- Requires BS/BA degree in Data Science or Analytics, or a related field as well as 7 years of related experience; MS/MA degree with 5 years of experience.
- Working knowledge of data visualization platforms (Tableau) and programming languages (R, Python, SAS).
- Working knowledge of SQL and familiarity with relational databases.
- Exceptional analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience working with children or in a health services realm preferred, but not required.
Benefits:
- Medical plan options
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan
- Flex work weeks
- Paid time off plans
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance