Remote, New York City, or Oakland Hybrid Employment $97,000

Recidiviz is hiring a Policy Data Analyst

About the Role

The analyst will collaborate with policy teams to interpret data, identify trends, and produce clear, evidence-based recommendations for improving justice systems.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze large datasets related to criminal justice systems
  • Identify patterns and trends in recidivism and sentencing
  • Support policy teams with data-driven insights
  • Translate technical findings into accessible summaries
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on research initiatives
  • Develop visualizations to communicate key metrics
  • Evaluate the impact of policy changes using data
  • Maintain data accuracy and integrity across sources
  • Contribute to reports and public-facing materials
  • Work with stakeholders to understand data needs
  • Assist in designing data collection frameworks
  • Monitor performance indicators over time
  • Conduct comparative analyses across jurisdictions
  • Support the development of data dashboards
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy standards
  • Engage in ongoing learning about justice policy
  • Participate in team strategy discussions
  • Present findings to non-technical audiences
  • Refine analytical methodologies as needed
  • Contribute to documentation of data processes

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in public policy, data science, or related area
  • Experience analyzing criminal justice data
  • Advanced skills in statistical modeling
  • Prior work in government or advocacy settings
  • Familiarity with open-source data tools
  • Experience presenting to policymakers
  • Knowledge of recidivism risk factors
  • Track record of producing policy-relevant research

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Remote work support
  • Professional development stipend
  • Mental health resources
  • Parental leave
  • Inclusive workplace culture

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Remote with flexible hours

Team

Mission-driven team focused on criminal justice reform

Our Mission

We aim to reduce incarceration and advance racial equity by transforming how governments collect and use data in the criminal justice system.

Impact

Our work directly informs policy decisions in multiple states, helping to shorten sentences and improve reentry outcomes.

Technology Stack

We use Python, SQL, Airflow, and React to build scalable data pipelines and user-facing tools for government partners.

Diversity and Inclusion

We prioritize diverse perspectives and lived experience in our hiring and decision-making processes.

Growth Opportunities

Team members are encouraged to lead projects and expand their skill sets across data, policy, and engineering.

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Recidiviz
Recidiviz is creating safer, healthier communities by improving outcomes for people in the criminal justice system. We build technology to reduce the number of people in prison and to help criminal justice leaders embrace data-driven decision-making.
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Department Policy
Category data
Posted 2 hours ago