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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Analyst - **Company:** Digital Harbor Foundation - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Adobe InDesign, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), Data Processing, Git, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Software Version Control - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=559bd0f24502a8a9 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Data visualization software proficiency?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in data science, computer science, economics, or similar field. * Hands-on experience in data manipulation and analysis. * Experience in creating data visualizations. * Exposure to working with large datasets within the context of public policy or social services. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Proficiency with R. * Familiarity with AWS GovCloud. Preferred Competencies * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences. * Proven record of aligning external stakeholder needs with high quality deliverables. * Excellent organization skills and attention to detail, especially with regards to data. * Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a customer service oriented approach. * Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines, and possession of a self-motivated disposition. * Critical thinking skills and identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes to achieve key objectives. * Strong data skills, including proven ability to produce impactful insights with little direction. * Work both independently and successfully as a member of a team. ## Description The Data Analyst is responsible for wearing multiple hats: talking with stakeholders to understand real world problems, figuring out relevant data sources, and proposing action based on findings. You will use R and Python to perform in-depth analysis and create accessible visualizations, and your work will be highly visible to external leaders, who will look to your compelling reports and presentations to guide practice. Empowered to create new work streams, you will grow our team's impact. Foster Insights is an exciting new organization helping child welfare agencies and their partners use data to deliver better outcomes for the children and families they serve. By providing practical data analytics and tools to agency leaders and staff, we aim to ensure that children in foster care remain connected to their families and communities whenever possible. With a fast-growing list of clients, we are seeking team members ready to wear multiple hats and support building Foster Insights from the ground up. Digital Harbor Foundation is dedicated to fostering learning, creativity, productivity, and community through education with a vision of digital equity for everyone. Driven by our sincere belief that access to opportunity is a basic right, we take bold yet practical actions to support making a better future now. Through a portfolio of projects focused on developing leadership within communities, we support those closest to challenges to take deliberate actions based in design thinking approach, backed by data analysis, grounded in a practice of collective impact, and driven by a commitment to racial equity., This position is fully remote with occasional travel required for in-person meetings as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Our team is primarily based out of Chicago. Role and Responsibilities * Conduct and deliver impactful data analyses to child welfare system leaders, including state directors, NGO executives, and program staff. * Prepare written reports, decks, and related documentation that translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations for program and policy improvement. * Conduct literature reviews, informational interviews, and exploratory data analysis to uncover causes of challenges in child welfare systems. * Transform complex datasets into analyzable formats using tools like R and Python. * Write transparent and maintainable code using version control systems like Git. * Apply statistical techniques to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful insights. * Develop and present data visualizations utilizing appropriate statistical packages. * Work closely with colleagues and external partners to share insights, present findings, and advance solutions. * Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project. * Analyzes and maintains data. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents. * Performs other related work as needed. Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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