Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline, 3-7 years of experience in a similar role, Strong experience in data analysis and problem-solving, Proficiency in data analytics tools and at least one programming language like Python or R..

Key responsabilities:

Act as a consultant for complex client requirements

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research

Create visualizations from complex datasets

Support the development of policies and processes related to data analysis.

Job description

RS21 is a dynamic and rapidly growing company with 65+ employees doing good with data to make a significant impact. Our nine core values empower a culture of integrity, learning, risk-taking, creativity, and consistent improvement. We prioritize helping our team achieve a healthy work-life balance with flexible schedules and remote work options. As a testament to our exceptional culture, we were named a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators.

We are currently seeking an Data Analyst with strong critical thinking, problem solving, and multitasking abilities to work cross-functionally on projects for our federal government clients.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with research, data visualization, and using a variety of analytic approaches to help solve complex problems. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with key government leaders, emergency management experts, first responders, and analysts to create real change. This position will join our Data Analytics team and report to our Director of Data Analytics. We will consider remote candidates for this position, although candidates will be expected to adhere to East Coast core business hours.

Responsibilities:

Act as a consultant in complex or mission-critical client requirements.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to support new domain spaces and technologies
Synthesize research and analysis to diverse set of stakeholders and clients.
Work to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts and develop comprehensive solutions to complex problems.
Support the development of divisional policies, standards, processes, work instructions and templates.
Perform research and investigations of government regulations particularly in relation to critical infrastructure and risk analysis.
Participate in all phases of scientific and analysis projects such as research, design, development, testing, modeling, simulating, training, and documentation
Create compelling and intuitive visualizations using and/or representing complex and diverse datasets
Integrate and harmonize disparate sources of data to create novel datasets that can be used to develop new insights and solutions
Use exploratory techniques to assess the completeness and appropriateness of data for a given problem

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline with quantitative coursework
3-7 years prior experience in a similar role
Has a broad range of experience in the analysis of agency business issues (technical, operational, financial and/or business case problems) and has shown the ability to create practical solutions to such issues
Strong experience with library/internet research and excitement about learning details of new domain spaces and technologies
Ability to communicate well with clients, both in written reports and verbal communications
Proficiency with modern approaches in data analytics (e.g., statistics, machine learning, econometrics)
Familiarity with at least one programming language with extensive support for data analytics (e.g., Python and/or R preferred)
Aptitude for working with a diverse set of stakeholders and managing competing priorities
Ability to obtain DHS suitability

Nice to Have:

1+ years of specialized experience in policy and outside stakeholder outreach
Additional documented training beyond college or additional industry-recognized credentials (e.g., Professional Engineering license, Certified Safety Professional, Board certification in an area.)
Experience with survey methodology, including survey design and analysis
Experience with PowerBI or Tableau
Experience with Figma or other graphic design software
Experience working with the Federal Government as a Federal employee and/or consultant

RS21 is committed to transparent and fair compensation. The final salary within this range will be determined based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include flexible paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance with a generous employer contribution to premiums for employees and their dependents, a 401k plan with a 3% employer safe harbor contribution, and more.

Pay range

$70,000—$80,000 USD

About RS21:
RS21 is a rapidly growing data science company that uses artificial intelligence, design, data engineering, and modern software development methods to empower organizations to make data-driven decisions that positively impact the world. Our innovative solutions are insightful, intuitive, inspiring, and intellectually honest. With teams in Albuquerque, NM, Washington, DC, and distributed throughout the United States, RS21 is an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company two years in a row and a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators

We help clients achieve programmatic goals, improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and maximize productivity using MOTHR, our AI engine, that allows users to seamlessly integrate data and reveal insights at hyper speed. We navigate complex data issues in the fields of healthcare, defense, safety, urban planning, energy, cyber, land use, climate, disaster preparedness, disaster recovery, space, and social equity.

Required profile