Data and Policy Analyst

Statistical Programmer

Updated on 11/30/2023

501-1,000 employees

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Provides policy analysis and advice for government programs

Company Overview

Acumen, LLC stands out as a leader in the field of policy analysis, providing impartial advice and comprehensive information to policymakers across various sectors, including welfare, health, education, labor, and business. The company's commitment to improving public policy through information management is demonstrated by its collaborations with agencies to enhance their internal databases and self-evaluation capabilities. With a team experienced in conveying research findings to a wide range of stakeholders, Acumen, LLC effectively serves the interests of the public, government, business, and the research community.

Consulting

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

1996

Headquarters

Burlingame, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 15%

1 year growth

↑ 24%

2 year growth

↑ 41%

Locations

Sacramento, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Public Policy

Communications

CategoriesNew

Legal & Compliance

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, public policy, or related field or equivalent relevant experience
Good quantitative analytical skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Familiar with one or more of the following technical competencies: statistics, programming, policy writing, research methods documentation, or project management
Able to demonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving
Able to work in a team-oriented environment
Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for learning

Responsibilities

Managing and analyzing data
Researching and interpreting policy
Communicating findings to multiple audiences
Creating and reporting descriptive statistics
Conducting econometric and statistical analyses of data using statistical software such as SAS and STATA
Interpreting study specifications, research findings, and quantitative analyses for relevant audiences
Developing research files from large confidential datasets
Performing other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrates an interest in health and social policy
Master's degree in a quantitative, public policy, or related field or equivalent relevant experience

At Acumen, LLC / The SPHERE Institute, Data and Policy Analysts provide analytical support for research and consulting projects for government and private clients, primarily in the area of health policy. This position is responsible for managing and analyzing data, researching and interpreting policy, and communicating findings to multiple audiences.

Data and Policy Analysts perform a wide array of functions as part of the research process. Those applicants interested in focusing on statistical programming help create and report descriptive statistic, conduct econometric and statistical analyses of data using statistical software such as SAS and STATA, interpret study specifications, research findings, and quantitative analyses for relevant audiences, develop research files from large confidential datasets, and perform other duties as assigned.

As we review your materials, we are looking for candidates who best exemplify the following qualifications:

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, public policy, or related field or equivalent relevant experience
Prior work experience is not necessary
Good quantitative analytical skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Familiar with one or more of the following technical competencies: statistics, programming, policy writing, research methods documentation, or project management
Able to demonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving
Able to work in a team-oriented environment
Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for learning

Qualifications Desired:

Demonstrates an interest in health and social policy
Master’s degree in a quantitative, public policy, or related field or equivalent relevant experience

Any application without a cover letter will not be considered. Transcripts and coding samples are not required, however highly preferred and may be requested. We are excited to review your application and look forward to seeing how you may best contribute to our work.

The salary range for this position is $50,000- $110,000.

Please note, this position is available in our Sacramento, CA office. Project teams are comprised of employees who work across all of our offices. Please apply to the office location you would most prefer to work from. Applying to multiple offices for the same role will not increase your likelihood of moving forward in the hiring process.

Please upload all documents requested in the application. We are excited to review your application and look forward to seeing how you can contribute to our mission!