Data Scientist/Analyst
Censeo Consulting Group•Washington, DC
•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking driven, thoughtful candidates with experience in impact/performance assessments and data visualization to support impactful initiatives for our Federal clients at the U.S. Department of State (DOS). As a Data Scientist/Analyst with Censeo, you will support economic and performance analysis and reporting for a key Department of State program. You will work closely with DOS teams to establish performance metrics, collect performance data, conduct analysis, and develop dashboard reporting for a flagship Department program.
Requirements
- BA/BS required; Master’s or PhD strongly preferred in Economics, Applied Economics, Public Policy, or a closely related field
- 5-10+ years of experience conducting economic economic analysis, policy evaluation, and performance measurement for federal agencies or other large organizations
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, using tools such as advanced Excel, R, Python, STATA, or SAS to perform economic analysis and data modeling
- Experience tracking metrics by providing continuous monitoring and analysis of performance and economic data
- Proven experience delivering public‑facing analytical products to produce clear summary reporting for nontechnical audiences using analytics platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent
- Ability to document methodologies, assumptions, and limitations and communicate clearly to stakeholders
- Familiarity with federal reporting requirements, performance measurement frameworks, and performance evaluation best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to synthesize complex information
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting or working directly with the U.S. Department of State or other international organization (preferred)
- Experience in consulting, professional services, or federal government contracting
Responsibilities
- Define baseline performance indicators and develop methodologies for ongoing data collection across exchange program initiatives
- Measure the longitudinal impact of past program participants on U.S. economic and business ecosystems
- Provide federal, state, and local-level fiscal impact estimates, including revenue generation and tax implications
- Implement systems for continuous tracking and timely reporting of key performance metrics
- Build an interactive, public-facing dashboard that displays real-time performance data, including state, regional, and national trends
- Develop a flagship annual economic impact report with key findings
- Provide monthly and annual summaries for internal and external use
- Deliver special reports as needed (e.g., country-specific, sector-specific deep dives, impact on rural vs. urban economies)
- Compare exchange program impacts to other global exchange models
- Evaluate public-private partnerships and contributions from private sector employers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop realistic, innovative solutions to complex challenges
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly through written reports and presentations
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks
Benefits
- paid vacation and sick leave
- flexible and remote work opportunities
- tuition and training reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
