Public Consulting Group - Atlanta, GA
posted 2 months ago
Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is seeking a Data Analyst 2 to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. and have a presence in all 50 states, as well as clients in six Canadian provinces and Europe. 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 will conduct both simple and complex quantitative analyses using various software tools, including SQL, R, and SPSS. The role requires the ability to visualize, interpret, report, and communicate data findings creatively. The analyst will also be responsible for developing and maintaining local databases, mapping and analyzing source data files in varied formats, and providing technical assistance and training in the use of data collection tools. Additionally, the Data Analyst will assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of quality assurance procedures for all analyses, while providing guidance and oversight to less senior staff. The Data Analyst 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 is integral to aiding 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. Furthermore, the Data Analyst will facilitate discussions with client stakeholders, interpreting findings, developing reports, and disseminating results, while developing competency in federal and state policy and understanding the service delivery system for programs administered by states and monitored by federal regulators.