Data Management Analyst

WHO WE ARE: At Fors Marsh, we take on issues that matter. We are a team of researchers, strategists, and communicators working together to drive lasting change. We look at human behavior from all angles with a deep understanding of people and context to design solutions that influence decision-making and move people to action. Our work promotes health and well-being, shapes resilient communities, and builds effective and accountable institutions. We are a certified B Corporation and a Top Workplace for 7 consecutive years.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Fors Marsh is seeking a data management professional who knows how to wrangle data using R. This individual will support many client projects within Fors Marsh, as a part of our Data Craft Center.

Responsibilities include:

• Creates metadata files and writes syntax in R, given a written questionnaire, variable names, and descriptive labels; systematically runs test data through created syntax to identify discrepancies between instrument specifications and programed surveys; and cleans and recodes sample frames on projects with low level of complexity with minimal supervision or on projects with a moderate level of complexity with direct supervision.
• Reviews the code and output of other team members for any potential coding or output errors on projects with low level of complexity with direct supervision.
• Creates, maintains, and uses documentation of data management processes.
• Performs basic statistical operations and data manipulation/transformation.
• Troubleshoots any issues or errors that occur in the syntax with minimal supervision.
• Is adept at applying robust processes.
• Works independently on own task list.
• Possesses the ability to explain technical concepts in depth to team members within own division.
• Ability to identify and communicate any potential concerns to senior staff within own division on all projects and activities they are involved in.
• Supports team members within own division with reporting potential concerns to teams across the company.
• Achieves professional development through internal and external technical training.
  

Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years of experience using R, Rstudio, and it's various packages for data management.
• 1-2 years of experience cleaning and wrangling data, especially survey data or database management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in statistics, social sciences, or related disciplines.
  
• Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility criteria for access to sensitive information.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and consent to a full background check due to our federal contract requirements.
• Experience using Github is a plus.

We Offer:

Our benefits typically meet or exceed our competitors’ packages. What’s in it for you?

• Ability to make an impact on people’s lives, both internal and external to the organization.

• Top-tier health and dental covered at 100% for employee coverage.

• Additional vision, and long and short-term disability options.

• Our company culture, which values balance and allows each employee to take leave as they require it to balance the responsibilities of both their work and home lives without worrying about depleting their available leave hours.

• A floating holiday bank so you can celebrate the days you value.

• Generous matching retirement contributions and no vesting period starting the third month of employment.

• Dedicated training and development budgets to expand your expertise and grow your skillset.

• You can volunteer your way with paid time off.

• You can participate in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups.

• Our employees receive product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network.

Salary: $55,000-$75,000

Internal Fors Marsh Career Map Title: Data Management Analyst I or II

Location: Remote, United States Residents only.

Internal req: 2032

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.