Project Analyst (Social Worker)

Exigentservicesllc; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life/disability insurance

Job summary

Exigent Services seeks a Project Analyst (Social Worker) to support DSPO directorates in Alexandria, VA, applying expertise in analyzing suicide prevention data and developing evidence-based programs.

This role collaborates with military and civilian stakeholders, provides consultation on social work practices, and contributes to policy and program improvement efforts. Requires strong communication and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or Social Work.
• 4+ years of experience in statistical analysis, trend analysis, quantitative research, program evaluation, or performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze trends and patterns in suicide prevention data.
• Develop and evaluate evidence-based prevention programs.
• Collaborate with military and civilian stakeholders to implement initiatives.
• Provide expert consultation on social work practices related to suicide prevention.
• Contribute to policy development and program improvement efforts.

Skills

Interviews & assessments

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis software

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health or social work

Bachelor’s degree in statistics/data analytics or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Excel

SPSS

R

Python

Job description

Join Exigent Services as a Project Analyst (Social Worker) and be part of a dynamic team that supports the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) directorates in Alexandria, VA with subject matter expertise in the areas of analyzing trends and patterns in suicide prevention data, developing and evaluating evidence based prevention programs, collaborating with military and civilian stakeholders to implement initiatives, providing expert consultation on social work practices related to suicide prevention, and contributing to policy development and program improvement efforts.

The Project Analyst (Social Worker) will:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or Social Work
• 1 to 5 years’ of relevant work experience
• Professional knowledge of social services delivery systems
• Knowledge of social or behavioral science concepts and theories
• Experience in conducting interviews and assessments
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Strong skills intact and diplomacy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• In‑depth knowledge of suicide prevention resources for military populations
• Advanced knowledge of suicide prevention and postvention theories and principles
• Proficiency in relevant software for project management and data analysis

For this position, you will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in statistics, applied statistics, biostatistics, data science, data analytics, quantitative psychology, psychometrics, behavioral data science, public health analytics, mathematics, operations research, decision sciences, or a related quantitative discipline
• Minimum 4 years of experience conducting statistical analysis, trend analysis, quantitative research, program evaluation, or performance measurement activities.
• Experience analyzing large and complex datasets and transforming findings into actionable recommendations
• Advanced experience in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, Python)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members

Compensation

Exigent Services offers a comprehensive compensation package including: 401K, health, vision, dental, and life/disability insurance.