Data Analyst

Manhattan Strategy Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) seeks a Data Analyst to support grants management, program oversight, and operational improvements. You will collect, clean, analyze, interpret, and report data to reveal trends, risks, and opportunities that drive leadership decisions.

You will design surveys, generate reports, and provide ad hoc analyses under tight timelines, collaborating with teams to strengthen data collection and performance metrics across federal education or human services programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of analytics experience.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience producing written reports and presenting findings.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses to guide decisions.
• Develop reports, briefs, and trend analyses for leadership.
• Design surveys and data collection instruments; support reporting.
• Respond to data requests and produce ad hoc analyses.
• Analyze workflows and recommend improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Data cleaning

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Smartsheet

GIS

ArcGIS

GitHub

Qualtrics

Job description

The Data Analyst provides analytical support for grants management, program oversight, operational improvements, and leadership decision-making. This position collects, cleans, analyzes, interprets, and reports quantitative and qualitative data while identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and performance insights that improve organizational effectiveness.

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC

Position is not remote, but telework may be available 1-2 days/week.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Perform routine and complex qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Develop reports, briefs, summaries, trends analyses, and management information products.
• Analyze operational, programmatic, and performance data to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Prepare written reports and presentations communicating findings and recommendations.

Information Collection and Evaluation

• Design and implement surveys, questionnaires, interview protocols, and data collection instruments.
• Support data collection efforts and reporting requirements.
• Conduct qualitative reviews of documents, applications, reports, and correspondence.
• Identify anomalies, missing information, and opportunities for process improvements.

Data Request Support

• Respond to leadership and stakeholder data requests.
• Track and prioritize analytical assignments.
• Produce ad hoc analyses and briefing materials on short timelines.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze workflows and business processes.
• Develop recommendations supported by quantitative and qualitative evidence.
• Support development of operational metrics and performance measurement frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of analytics experience.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience producing written reports and presenting findings.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Excel, Python, R, and Smartsheet.
• Experience with SQL, Qualtrics, GIS, Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS, and GitHub.
• Knowledge of survey design and implementation.
• Experience supporting federal, education, or human services programs.

MSG is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor (DOL).

If you are a jobseeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact [e-mail].

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process.

EEO Statement: Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process.