Overview

The Data Analyst is responsible for wearing multiple hats: talking with stakeholders to understand real world problems, figuring out relevant data sources, and proposing action based on findings. You will use R
and Python to perform in-depth analysis and create accessible visualizations, and your work will be
highly visible to external leaders, who will look to your compelling reports and presentations to guide
practice. Empowered to create new work streams, you will grow our team’s impact.

Foster Insights is an exciting new organization helping child welfare agencies and their partners use
data to deliver better outcomes for the children and families they serve. By providing practical data
analytics and tools to agency leaders and staff, we aim to ensure that children in foster care remain
connected to their families and communities whenever possible. With a fast-growing list of clients,
we are seeking team members ready to wear multiple hats and support building Foster Insights from
the ground up.

Digital Harbor Foundation is dedicated to fostering learning, creativity, productivity, and community through education with a vision of digital equity for everyone. Driven by our sincere belief that access to opportunity is a basic right, we take bold yet practical actions to support making a better future now. Through a portfolio of projects focused on developing leadership within communities, we support those closest to challenges to take deliberate actions based in design thinking approach, backed by data analysis, grounded in a practice of collective impact, and driven by a commitment to racial equity.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in data science, computer science, economics, or similar field.
• Hands-on experience in data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience in creating data visualizations.
• Exposure to working with large datasets within the context of public policy or social services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with R.
• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven record of aligning external stakeholder needs with high quality deliverables.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail, especially with regards to data.
• Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a customer service oriented approach.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines, and possession of a self-motivated disposition.
• Critical thinking skills and identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes to achieve key objectives.
• Strong data skills, including proven ability to produce impactful insights with little direction.
• Work both independently and successfully as a member of a team.

Additional Notes

This position is fully remote with occasional travel required for in-person meetings as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Our team is primarily based out of Chicago.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct and deliver impactful data analyses to child welfare system leaders, including state directors, NGO executives, and program staff.
• Prepare written reports, decks, and related documentation that translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations for program and policy improvement.
• Conduct literature reviews, informational interviews, and exploratory data analysis to uncover causes of challenges in child welfare systems.
• Transform complex datasets into analyzable formats using tools like R and Python.
• Write transparent and maintainable code using version control systems like Git.
• Apply statistical techniques to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful insights.
• Develop and present data visualizations utilizing appropriate statistical packages.
• Work closely with colleagues and external partners to share insights, present findings, and advance solutions.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Application Materials

• Resume (Required) 
• Please submit a 2-3 minute video that helps us get to know you. Tell us about something that makes you tick or something you’re passionate about. Don’t be afraid to get personal or specific with your topics! (Required)
• Tell us about a time you used data to investigate a real world problem. (250 word limit) (Required)
• Link to Portfolio (Optional)

Compensation

Compensation for this full-time position is $70,000 annually.
Foster Insights provides a best-in-class comprehensive set of benefits to support the team. All regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive:

Health Benefits & Insurance

• Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% of the premium paid for employees and 85% of dependents)
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Account (HSA) (with $365 monthly employer contributions)
• Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse & Dependent Children)
• Total Pet Plan and Supplemental Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Employee Opportunity Program (EAP) - Health and Wellness
• Wellness Reimbursement Program 

Retirement
401k Retirement Plan (with 6% matching)

Paid Time Off

• 15 Days Paid Time Off Per Year
• 20 Days Paid Time Off Per Year (after 3rd Anniversary)
• 25 Days Paid Time Off Per Year (after 6th Anniversary)
• 16 Paid Holidays (14 common plus 2 flexible holidays, including Dec 25 - Jan 1)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave for Moms and Dads (two weeks after first year)

If our mission and vision align with your personal values, please apply! Interviews will be conducted virtually. Digital Harbor and Foster Insights are equal opportunity employers.