Dexis Consulting Group is hiring: Data Analyst, EMD/PSEMC in Washington

Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world. Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded. About the Project Through the Private Sector Engagement Modernization Contract (PSEMC), Dexis supports the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID's) PSE Hub to expand and deepen collaboration with the private sector to achieve greater development outcomes. About the Position The Data Analyst position is located in EMD's Economics Team (EMD/E), which provides technical assistance and thought leadership in development economics, poverty reduction, and economic growth. This position will help EMD/E by acquiring and cleaning data, ensuring its accuracy and readiness for analysis. The position will apply econometric techniques, automate data processes, and implement machine learning models to uncover insights and trends. This is a telework-eligible position requiring occasional travel (15-25%) to USAID partner countries. Responsibilities Data Acquisition and Management: Collect, organize, and maintain datasets from various internal and external sources. Clean, validate, and ensure data accuracy for analysis. Manage databases and ensure proper data storage, security, and accessibility. Data Analysis and Interpretation: Conduct statistical and econometric analyses to identify trends, patterns, and correlations. Use data modeling techniques, including predictive analytics and machine learning, to support decision-making. Provide insights for policy development, program monitoring and evaluation, and performance assessments. Reporting and Data Visualization: Create clear, actionable reports using charts, graphs, dashboards, and other visualizations. Present findings to stakeholders, policymakers, and decision-makers in a simplified, understandable manner. Project Management: Support project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, and budgets. Monitor program performance through data analysis and reporting, making adjustments to optimize outcomes and meet objectives. Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders throughout the Agency. Coordinate and support stakeholder communication, providing regular updates and resolving issues as they arise. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Bachelor's degree and five years of work experience, or Master's degree with three or more years of work experience, or nine+ years equivalent relevant work experience (e.g. Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or a related field). Ability to clean, organize, and prepare raw data for analysis, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Proficiency in statistical methods and techniques for analyzing data and drawing meaningful conclusions. Expertise in creating clear, informative visualizations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Excel. Knowledge of programming languages commonly used for data analysis, such as Python, R, or Stata. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis, modeling, and reporting. Ability to approach data with a critical mindset, identify patterns, and propose data-driven solutions. Demonstrated strong communication skills, with a focus on translating data into usable information for non-experts. Ability to attain and maintain a Secret-level clearance. Preferred Current holder of an active Secret-level security clearance. All applicants are measured on how they foster a climate of respect in interactions with others and are expected to value diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in performing everyday duties and responsibilities. Min. Salary $85,000 — $105,000 USD If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now! Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview. Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr