Policy Data Analyst - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are excited to announce an opening for a Policy Data Analyst remote position at Recidiviz. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about using data to drive meaningful change in the criminal justice system. As a Policy Data Analyst, you will work with complex datasets to analyze and develop tools that target the drivers of incarceration.

What You'll Do

• Leverage criminal justice datasets to generate context-responsive insights that expand momentum for policy reform.
• Adapt analytical methods to evidence detailed policy concepts and quantify policy-design tradeoffs.
• Contextualize and communicate key findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with our Data Science and Implementation Engineering teams to design and execute targeted roadmaps that drive impact in the states where we work.
• Work alongside Product Management and State Engagement teams to integrate analyses and data modeling into administrative and legislative policy processes.

Requirements

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to nurture a knowledgeable, data-oriented culture.
• Enthusiasm for engaging with diverse internal and external partners, including government staff, legislators, and practitioners in criminal justice reform.
• 2+ years of practical experience exploring, analyzing, and processing complex datasets.
• Professional experience using SQL for large datasets, with high proficiency in writing efficient queries.
• Familiarity with Python, particularly the Pandas package, for statistical analysis and data visualization.

Nice to Have

• Experience adapting quantitative methods that introduce intuitively meaningful metrics in ambiguous contexts.
• Ability to discern when and how analysis is actionable for stakeholders.
• Experience working with large datasets from the public sector, especially related to criminal justice.

What We Offer

• 90% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Flexible time off, including 20 days of PTO, 3 days of paid volunteering time, and 13 paid holidays.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match and no vesting period.
• Complimentary One Medical membership and mental health support via Talkspace.

Join us as a Policy Data Analyst remote and contribute to our mission of creating safer, healthier communities through data-driven decision-making in the criminal justice system.