Data Analyst (R or Stata) (Hybrid)

Job Title: Data Analyst (R or Stata) (Hybrid)

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:

The Client requires the services of a Data Analyst to analyze qualitative and quantitative data to help support the agency. The primary goal of the initiative is to support improved outcomes for youth and families by creating a plan to facilitate the development of a continuum of care for at-risk youth. The Data Analyst will collaborate with the Project Director as well as government and community stakeholders in to identify and collect data relevant to the development of a plan for the establishment of a continuum of care to address gaps in service delivery for youth involved in and at risk of involvement in the system. A well-resourced continuum of care should include a wide range of Supports, from community-based prevention services for youth at risk of system involvement, to diversion and intervention services that prevent youth from penetrating deeper into the system, as well as re-entry services to help support with community reintegration following a period of detention.

The Data Analyst will organize and conduct research, and analyze data to support the creation of an implementation plan for the development of a continuum of care for at-risk youth in the District, that at minimum includes asset mapping, a gap analysis, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, and a report detailing the continuum of care plan with an implementation timeline.

Specific Duties:

·         Attend monthly meetings with the Project Director and the staff to update the agency regarding the status of the project, including progress and any challenges encountered.

·         Attend Planning Council meetings and collaborate with stakeholders to identify key data points for tracking and monitoring.

·         Collaborate with relevant agencies to collect and analyze selected data and identify trends.

·         Plan, organize and conduct qualitative research to support asset mapping and gap analysis.

·         Complete a literature review to identify best practices in juvenile justice.

·         Use collected and analyzed data to help inform Continuum of Care implementation plan.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively, respond to stakeholders’ needs, and regularly update stakeholders about project milestones.
• Outstanding communication skills, including an ability to present complex data in a way that is easily understood, clear and concise.

Skills:

·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience-Required-10-Years

·         Experience in the social sciences, preferably specializing in criminal or juvenile justice, public health, or behavioral science.-Required-6-Years

·         Conducting research and evaluations using public health or justice system administrative data.-Required-6-Years

·         Demonstrate an understanding of statistical concepts and their application in the analysis of public health and criminal justice data.-Required-6-Years

·         Demonstrate programming language proficiency (R or Stata preferred), knowledge of database management and data visualization.-Required-6-Years

·         Demonstrate an ability to analyze disparate datasets to derive understanding of the research topic, identify trends and draw meaningful conclusions.-Required-6-Years

·         Outstanding analytical skills, including an ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends and draw meaningful conclusions.-Required-6-Years