Foster Insights aims to help state child welfare agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) use data to deliver better outcomes, ensuring that children in foster care remain connected to their families and communities whenever possible.
Requirements
- Transform complex datasets into analyzable formats using tools like R and Python.
- Writes transparent and maintainable code using version control systems like Git.
- Applies statistical techniques to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful insights.
- Develops and presents data visualizations utilizing appropriate statistical packages.
- Proficiency with R or Python.
- Familiarity with AWS GovCloud.
- Hands-on experience in data manipulation and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Conducts and delivers impactful data analyses to child welfare system leaders, including state directors, NGO executives, and program staff.
- Prepares written reports, decks, and related documentation that translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations for program and policy improvement.
- Conducts 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.
- Writes transparent and maintainable code using version control systems like Git.
- Applies statistical techniques to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful insights.
- Develops and presents data visualizations utilizing appropriate statistical packages.
Other
- Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in data science, computer science, economics, or similar field.
- Background creating data visualizations.
- Exposure to working with large datasets within the context of public policy or social services.
