Data Analyst 2

Public Consulting Group - Concord, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Concord, NH

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is seeking a Data Analyst 2 to join our team in Concord, New Hampshire. As a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm, PCG partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, we employ approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S., all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The Data Analyst 2 will play a crucial role in implementing methodologies, research questions, evaluations, and analysis plans, demonstrating progressive growth in understanding and leadership of quantitative analyses. In this position, the Data Analyst 2 will conduct both simple and complex quantitative analyses using SQL, R, and SPSS, among other analysis and statistical software tools. The role requires the ability to visualize, interpret, report, and creatively communicate data findings. The analyst will also develop and maintain local databases, map and conduct analysis on source data files of varied formats, and provide technical assistance and training in the use of data collection tools. Additionally, the analyst will assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of quality assurance procedures for all analyses, providing guidance and oversight to less senior staff. The Data Analyst 2 will facilitate the implementation of research projects, ensuring quality and timely completion, and support the evaluation team in preparing data requests to access administrative datasets. This role aids the decision-making process of internal teams by building results that present insightful data summaries and clear support for conclusions and recommendations. The analyst will compile results and prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation of outcomes, showing consistent growth and independence in complexity and quality of work. Facilitating discussions with client stakeholders, interpreting findings, and developing reports will also be key responsibilities. The analyst will develop competency in federal and state policy and understand the service delivery system for programs administered by states and monitored by federal regulators. Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implements methodologies, research questions, evaluations and analysis plans.
• Conducts simple and complex quantitative analyses using SQL, R, and SPSS.
• Visualizes, interprets, reports and communicates data findings creatively.
• Develops and maintains local databases.
• Maps and conducts analysis on source data files (varied formats).
• Provides technical assistance and conducts training in use of data collection tools.
• Assists in the design, implementation, and monitoring of quality assurance procedures for all analyses.
• Provides guidance, oversight, and development assistance to less senior staff.
• Facilitates the implementation of research projects and monitors for quality and timely completion.
• Supports the evaluation team in preparing data requests to access administrative datasets.
• Aids the decision-making process of internal teams by building results that present both insightful data summaries and clear support for conclusions and recommendations.
• Compiles results and prepare reports, presentations and other documentation of outcomes.
• Facilitates discussions with client stakeholders, including interpretation of findings, development of reports and disseminating results.
• Develops competency in federal and state policy.
• Understands both the service delivery system for programs which are administered by states and monitored by federal regulators.
• Assists with other responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational, oral presentation, and written communication skills.
• Strong analytic skills, including the ability to analyze and organize data and display in professional charts and graphs.
• Ability to work both in a team environment and autonomously.
• Proficiency in analytic software tools, including SQL, R and SPSS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, in particular Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to interpret results and write complex reports.
• 2 years of experience conducting evaluation and complex analyses.
• 2 years of experience in conducting research or program evaluations of social services agencies.

Nice-to-haves

• Tableau experience, preferred.
• Previous research experience.

Benefits

• Medical and dental care benefits
• 401k
• PTO
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave