Child Welfare Data & CQI Strategist

JBS INTERNATIONAL, INC; North Bethesda, San Mateo (MD, CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS International, Inc. seeks a Public Child Welfare CQI & Data Specialist to lead data analysis and reporting for foster care, CPS, AFCARS, and NCANDS projects. You will collaborate with jurisdictions and interdisciplinary teams to support performance improvement plans and data-driven learning opportunities.

The role requires extensive experience with state and federal child welfare data, data visualization, and training staff on data literacy and CQI applications. A master’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, including 3 years of focused experience in child welfare data.
• Experience analyzing and visualizing child welfare administrative datasets (AFCARS/NCANDS).
• Familiarity with CCWIS requirements and federal reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Distill complex information into key ideas for program improvement and systems change.
• Design data analytic tools, dashboards, and data-driven workplans.
• Lead/support project team in exploring jurisdictional data, addressing data quality, and making data-driven decisions.
• Provide consultation on CQI frameworks and data usage to inform decisions and strategy.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Training & coaching

Stakeholder communication

CQI methods

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

AFCARS data

NCANDS data

Tableau/Power BI

CCWIS knowledge

Job description

JBS International, Inc. seeks a Public Child Welfare CQI & Data Specialist to lead data analysis and reporting for foster care, CPS, AFCARS, and NCANDS projects. You will collaborate with jurisdictions and interdisciplinary teams to support performance improvement plans and data-driven learning opportunities.

The role requires extensive experience with state and federal child welfare data, data visualization, and training staff on data literacy and CQI applications. A master’s degree is required.