About the Role
Overview
Role: Senior Broadband and Digital Equity Data Analyst
Client: DC Government
Location: Washington DC (onsite)
Responsibilities
Monitor, track and leverage publicly available broadband and digital equity data from the FCC, NTIA and other authoritative sources.
Manage all geospatial data collection and statistical analysis related to broadband and digital equity.
Assist with the development of a statewide broadband plan to include goals and objectives to expand broadband coverage and capacity for all DC Residents.
Participate in advisory and/or stakeholder workgroups to inform planning, mapping, and spending priorities for digital inclusion.
Assist stakeholders in efforts to identify and overcome barriers to broadband deployment and adoption.
Support the design, implementation, and analysis policy and program evaluations, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental analyses, and other methodologies as appropriate.
Monitor and measure implementation of the state broadband and digital equity plans.
Support the development of required state and federal reports.
Skill Requirements
Strong communication skills both verbally and in-writing. A writing sample may be required.
Ability to conduct independent research on complex issues involving policy, economic, financial or technical matters.
Expert statistical analysis skills.
Expert GIS skills and 5+ years working with Esri tools (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro etc).
Deep experience with Business Intelligence and Statistical Modeling tools.
Expertise in at least one statistical programming language (R, Python, Stata, SAS, or similar)
Ability to write clear and concise reports or other materials appropriate for various audiences.
Ability to meet applicable deadlines.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with various stakeholders.
Mastery of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in geography, engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil) or another technical field.
Six (6) years and above of professional experience including a progressively responsible nature.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Possess a sense of urgency and individual responsibility to work effectively with changing priorities.
Maintain high degree of personal and professional ethics at all times.
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university in geography, science, engineering, or information technology.
Professional experience related to the broadband or telecommunications industry and/or digital inclusion related data.
Responsibilities (additional)
Provides assessments of technical and operational practices based on leading industry standards specific to the requested technology.
Plans, organizes, and conducts research in a variety of areas, such as new or existing products, science, social science, law or business in support of an IT initiative.
Searches sources such as reference works, literature, documents, newspapers, statistical records, and other sources of information. May use Internet, Intranet, magazines, periodicals, journals, and other media to perform research.
Analyzes information and statistical data to prepare reports and studies for use by professionals.
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements
Master's degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience