Research and Evaluation Analyst
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Veteran Services is seeking a mission-driven Research and Evaluation Analyst to transform complex datasets into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across veteran services, policy development, and outreach initiatives. This role blends statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization to uncover trends, assess program impact, and inform equitable resource allocation. This position plays a critical role in supporting data-informed decision-making by conducting research, program evaluations, and policy analysis to improve service delivery and outcomes for the agency.
Requirements
- Experience in research and design methods, including collecting data, analyzing results, planning, developing or conducting surveys, and managing new results.
- Experience in data modeling to include design and implementation models, analyzing veteran demographics, service utilization, and economic impact.
- Experience conducting predictive analytics, including the development of algorithms in support of outreach targeting, policy forecasting, and risk assessment.
- Experience creating reports and presentations for agency use including the ability to translate findings into accessible reports, dashboards, and visual briefs.
- Ability to coordinate with agency program leaders, external stakeholders, and federal and state agency officials to collect and analyze data.
- Ability to pivot based on methodology modifications, evaluation design, or data collection tools based on policy changes or shifts in tasks priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Equity, and systemic improvement
- Experience working with veteran-related data or social impact initiatives
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, mission-oriented environments
- Commitment to inclusive design and technology equity principles
- Energetic self-starter with a strong desire to solve complex data problems with a passion for serving veterans.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research, program evaluations, and policy analysis to improve service delivery and outcomes for the agency.
- Transform complex datasets into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across veteran services, policy development, and outreach initiatives.
- Blend statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization to uncover trends, assess program impact, and inform equitable resource allocation.
- Create reports and presentations for agency use, including translating findings into accessible reports, dashboards, and visual briefs.
- Coordinate with agency program leaders, external stakeholders, and federal and state agency officials to collect and analyze data.
- Pivot based on methodology modifications, evaluation design, or data collection tools based on policy changes or shifts in tasks priorities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
