International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
About Us
We are International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a global consulting firm working some of the most complex and impactful development problems worldwide. We work on programs that help government agencies, private companies and donors improve the lives of others. At IBTCI you will be part of an inclusive team that provides expert solutions and advice to understand and address critical problems while giving you opportunities to succeed and grow.
Job Title: Data Analyst (Programmatic Support)
Department/Location: USAID/LAC SPO
Type: Consultancy
Overview: This position is located in the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean, Strategy and Program Office (LAC/SPO), which serves as the principal point of contact and coordination on Agency policies and strategies, and provides strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation expertise, communications and outreach guidance, and budget development and oversight for the LAC Bureau and its missions and Washington-based operating units.
This position serves as a Data Analyst on the Strategy Team. The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Director of LAC/SPO.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
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Support the incorporation of data and evidence, particularly with regard to LAC regional migration, into Bureau and Mission strategic planning, project and activity design, budget processes, and other monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
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Support LAC/SPO to identify, comprehend and assimilate migration-related concepts, trends, lessons learned based on evidence and data and data visualization into new and future activities and strategies.
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Advise LAC/SPO on data wrangling, including acquiring, validating, storing, protecting, standardizing, and processing required data and to ensure the accessibility, reliability, and timeliness of the data for its users.
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Identify potential sources of data, particularly in the area of LAC regional migration, that further evidence-based learning on migration and potentially other priority topics as identified by the Bureau.
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Consult with stakeholders and customers to identify the appropriate data, methodological approaches, and design.
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Conduct observational analyses using software and/or programming languages such as R, Python, SPSS, or SAS to explore/group data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions.
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Derive meaning from big data (i.e. datasets that may be large, disparate, unstructured, and/or complex). Analyze large, complex sets of data and summarize key findings through visual representation for diverse audiences.
Deliverables:
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Establish and implement data standards, policies, and procedures and perform data governance of organizational data.
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Work with teams to develop data products and definitions.
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Generate special, high-quality and rigorous thematic reports,analyses, and/or data visualizations on priority topics.
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Use appropriate analytic and statistical software to programmatically prepare data for analysis and clean imperfect data.
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Ensure the quality and accuracy of data and routinely collect and analyze data and information on migration and priority topics as identified by the Bureau.
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Other data analysis responsibilities and duties as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience with statistical software such as SPSS or SAS.
- Proficiency in presenting data in compelling ways (including data visualization), powerpoint presentations, and experience with quantitative data analysis using R or Stata, use of large country specific data sets and conducting complex literature reviews.
Education:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in economics, physics, sociology, international development, statistics, or related field with quantitative background, plus at least 2 years of experience preferably in consulting, and in developing countries contexts. Experience should combine high level support, writing skills and empirical research; or
- A Master’s degree in economics, sociology, international development, statistics, or related field with quantitative background.
Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Currently the company is allowing for remote work due to COVID 19 in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. This can be updated by the company.
COVID Vaccine status: As a condition of employment, IBTCI requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates should be prepared to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or request for an accommodation with HR that is consistent with our COVID-19 safety protocols and policies.
Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.
Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.
About the Organization:
IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building. We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education, energy & Infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients’ missions.
Please note 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.
IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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