Quantitative Research Associate (Justice Programs)

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join an innovative consulting firm that specializes in management, strategy, process, human capital, data, and technology professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Our mission is to create and deliver integrated, innovative solutions to enhance our nation’s future. Our projects make a positive mission impact for our government and homeland security clients.     

Associates join our consulting practice to work on mission-critical projects, embrace leadership opportunities, learn new skills, and contribute to and grow our company. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, self-driven critical thinkers interested in learning the consulting business, helping win new business, and implement strategic initiatives. We seek to hire and retain a diverse team that collaborates, inspiring inspiration in all we do. Candidates have a wide range of education, experience, and backgrounds. We look for employees who share ideas and work on inclusive, helpful teams on company and client projects.     

The Quantitative Research Associate (Justice Programs) is a consulting analyst that performs research and supports data analytics and visualization projects for justice/law enforcement missions to help improve outcomes of grant programs. They have excellent client presentation and communication skills. They collect, cleanse, analyze, and visualize data into dashboards to support research. They have at least 3 years of experience in data analysis and/or research and a bachelor's degree.         

Hybrid Work Environment: Arc Aspicio is currently operating in a hybrid work environment where employees work at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely. Candidates must live in the Washington, DC area on their start date, ready to work with their team.     

Responsibilities     

• Provide expertise on data collection and analysis in support of justice program reporting efforts
• Develop dashboards in Tableau and other business intelligence and data analysis tools
• Support development and implementation of methods to monitor, evaluate, forecast, and report grants progress to stakeholders
• Conducts data analysis of a wide variety of sources and verifies quality prior to incorporating it into presentations and dashboards
• Apply business analysis, process improvement, data analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients
• Support workstreams, lead and support deliverables, and promote continuous improvement
• Develop consulting skills and help grow the company outside of your project by participating in new business and strategic initiatives
• Contribute towards our learning culture, where people put team, client, and company interest ahead of their own, by demonstrating interest in supervising and supporting the growth of others
• Take advantage of company opportunities to develop leadership and consulting skills and thrive in a fast growth environment

Required Qualifications     

• At least 3 years of experience in a blend of research and data analysis and visualization research into criminal justice that supports tracking performance against grant outcomes
• Experience with data analysis and software projects such as Tableau and Excel
• Excellent skills in creating presentations and visualizations to share insights into data
• Strong communications and presentations skills and ability to present insights to clients
• Enthusiasm to collaborate with others and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects 
• Excellent work ethic in a dynamic, complex, and challenging environment and self-motivated with the ability to take on more responsibility quickly
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
• Ability to focus and pay attention to detail while remaining focused on a strategic, big picture objective
• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Critical Skills: Data Analysis, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, resilience, loves to learn, excited to engage and build relationships

Applying to the Company: Please tell us about your interests and background; we would be grateful! Our competitive recruiting process favors candidates who include a short cover letter that highlights your interest in the company and role, relevant experience, and potential.  

Total Rewards: Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $58,000 - 80,000. This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs. At Arc Aspicio, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.   

About Arc Aspicio: We create and deliver integrated, innovative solutions to enhance our nation’s future. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio brings bold ideas to live solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. Our vision is to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. Employees collaborate with clients using human-centered processes. Our teams use Arc Aspicio’s Strategy Innovation Lab methods, tools, and templates to accelerate results for our clients. We seek team members that:     

• Want to learn the business of consulting and excel as professionals and leaders
• Build a strong network of professional relationships with their teams and clients
• Learn quickly, ask for help, and look for ways to go beyond a task and achieve results
• Want to learn and share knowledge and express gratitude teammates who become more than just coworkers
• Seek leadership opportunities at all levels and build new skills to apply to diverse projects

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation: Arc Aspicio is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As a growing firm, we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and strong potential and growth. Diverse, inclusive teams can accelerate results for the client and company and stimulate innovation in all we do. Employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V