Job Description
Job Description
Location: Washington, DC
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Duration: 12-month contract, with possible extension
W-2 or 1099
No C2C, visa transfers, or sponsorship
The DNA Group is seeking a full-time Entry-Level Data Analyst to support a citywide initiative focused on improving outcomes for youth and families in the District of Columbia. This position plays a critical role in the development of a Continuum of Care Implementation Plan for at-risk youth, through the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic research efforts.
Overview Requirements:
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to support the development of a Continuum of Care Implementation Plan for at-risk youth in Washington, D.C.
• Collaborate with the Project Director, government agencies, and community stakeholders to identify key data points, gather information, and monitor service gaps.
• Conduct asset mapping, gap analysis, and literature reviews to identify best practices in juvenile justice and community-based youth support.
• Translate data and research findings into clear, actionable insights to inform service delivery and system improvement.
• Attend monthly project meetings and Planning Council sessions to present progress, gather feedback, and align efforts with broader agency goals.
• Produce high-quality deliverables including data summaries, flow diagrams, dashboards, and a final report with an implementation timeline.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and present complex findings in accessible, user-friendly formats.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment; manage timelines and priorities with attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Required Experience:
• Experience in the social sciences (preferably juvenile justice, public health, or behavioral science): 1 year (Required)
• Experience conducting research and evaluations using public health or justice system administrative data: 1 year (Required)
• Understanding of statistical concepts and their application in public health and criminal justice data: 1 year (Required)
• Proficiency in programming languages (R or Stata), database management, and data visualization: 1 year (Required)
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders and providing project updates: 1 year (Required)
• Experience analyzing datasets to identify trends and draw meaningful conclusions: 1 year (Required)
• Strong analytical and communication skills to present complex data clearly and concisely: 1 year (Required)
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
• Curious Problem-Solver – thrives on uncovering insights from data to inform real-world change in youth-focused systems.
• Mission-Driven Researcher – passionate about equity, social justice, and using evidence to support at-risk youth and families.
• Collaborative Communicator – comfortable working with diverse stakeholders and translating complex findings into clear, actionable strategies.
• Detail-Oriented Analyst – skilled at organizing and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, gaps, and solutions.
• Emerging Data Professional – eager to apply and grow technical skills in programming, visualization, and applied research in a public sector context.
The DNA Group maintains a drug free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug-testing, where applicable, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.