Performance/Data Analyst IV (Information Technology)

Title: Performance/Data Analyst IV

Location: Washington D.C., Merrifield, VA

Security Clearance: Secret  

Schedule: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent.

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About KACE:

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Job Summary:

Develops a strong monitoring and evaluation plan consistent with the DOJ and OCDETF frameworks. Coordinates the collection of data including conducting field visits for data validation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Monitors the quality and completeness of data sets, contributes to the development of the program, and documents project performance against established indicators.
• Monitors the administration of the project plans as assigned, evaluates project performance in relation to the established goals, objectives, and performance indicators. Identifies conditions and/or activities which do not conform to laws, regulations, contractual requirements, or policies and provides corrective recommendations to the staff.
• Conducts a broad range of research, analysis, evaluation and fact findings of complex counter-narcotic and criminal justice intelligence programs, nationwide, and develops solutions and implementation strategies for improving them.
• Prepare written reports and analysis of research findings.  
• Coordinates and/or contributes to the preparation of concept papers and design documents for field-based evaluations, desk reviews, and special studies.  
• Selects data collection and analysis methods; drafts evaluation scopes of work and terms of reference for contractor participation.
• Coordinates the efforts of teams in Washington and the field to establish, define, and track statistical data measuring performance of counter-narcotic and organized criminal justice programs.  
• Ensure that resources are effectively and efficiently applied to the attainment of OCDETF project goals and objectives.  

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:  

• Bachelor's/Master's degree and 6-8 years of experience
• Experience in planning and developing data-driven evaluation tools.
• Expertise in statistics and analysis of data to identify and evaluate results.
• Experience in conducting complex research.
• Exceptional written and oral communications abilities, dealing in complex and technical information.
• Experience in managing task-specific teams.

Clearance: 

Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements: 

• Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions 
• Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Standing/Walking/Mobility:  Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees. Standing for prolonged and extended periods of time.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling:  0% - 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:  0% - 10% of the time.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:  Must be able to write, type, and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
• Sitting:  Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@kacecompany.com.