Public Data Analyst: Drive Social Impact & Ops

alleghenycounty; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a data analyst to execute empirical analyses, manage operations, and drive improvements in program performance and client outcomes. You will collaborate with DHS teams and external partners to ground analytics in real-world data and implement high-impact operational changes.

The role requires proficiency in Python or R, data querying, and strong communication skills to convey technical insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proficient in a statistical programming language such as Python or R and familiarity with a programming language for querying structured data.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated interest in public service and research.

Responsibilities

• Executes well-scoped analytical tasks with sound fundamentals of analytics, including problem framing, descriptive analysis techniques, presentation and visualization of results, and documentation.
• Writes high-quality code and shows consistent improvement in technical ability.
• Uses statistical programs such as Python or R for analysis and a programming language for querying structured data.
• Creates organizational impact, consistently delivering results on assignments.
• Demonstrates growth in ability to learn new technologies and domain knowledge to increase impact.
• Earns trust with program partners through problem identification and clear communication of results.

Skills

Python/R

Data querying

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Public data familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in quantitative field

Job description

Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a data analyst to execute empirical analyses, manage operations, and drive improvements in program performance and client outcomes. You will collaborate with DHS teams and external partners to ground analytics in real-world data and implement high-impact operational changes.

The role requires proficiency in Python or R, data querying, and strong communication skills to convey technical insights to non-technical stakeholders.