Data Insights & Policy Analysis Associate

American Council On Education; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) with matching

Paid Parental Leave

13 paid holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The American Council on Education (ACE) is seeking a Project Associate for the Data Insights and Policy Analysis (DIPA) group in Washington, DC. This two-year term-limited position offers rotation across projects, with mentorship from DIPA staff and a focus on producing policy briefs, data visualizations, and data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities include supporting multiple projects, developing dashboards, assisting with data collection and analysis, and communicating insights to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, social sciences, data science, education, statistics, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to work with data in spreadsheet formats. Experience with statistical software preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft policy briefs, data visualizations, implementation guides, internal memos, and stakeholder-facing talking points translating complex higher education data into accessible insights.
• Translate scholarly research into actionable recommendations for institutional leaders and policymakers.
• Conduct literature reviews, landscape scans, environmental scans, background research, and secondary data analysis.
• Assist with data collection, cleaning, analysis, and survey design.
• Contribute to development of data products, dashboards, and interactive tools for ACE's stakeholders.
• Provide analytical support to other ACE units through data gathering and analysis.
• Support quality assurance to ensure accuracy and relevance of outputs.
• Perform other duties to advance the DIPA's objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Statistical software (Stata, R)

Project coordination

Task prioritization

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Stata

R

Excel

Job description

The American Council on Education (ACE) is seeking a Project Associate for the Data Insights and Policy Analysis (DIPA) group in Washington, DC. This two-year term-limited position offers rotation across projects, with mentorship from DIPA staff and a focus on producing policy briefs, data visualizations, and data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities include supporting multiple projects, developing dashboards, assisting with data collection and analysis, and communicating insights to