Acacia Center for Justice is hiring a
Associate Director Data Systems and Analytics

Summary

Join Acacia Center for Justice as the Associate Director of Data Systems and Analytics – PRLS to lead data management, analytics, and systems architecture for the Post-Release Legal Services Program. This role involves building, maintaining, and improving data systems, data analysis tools, and data operations while working closely with various teams across Acacia.

Requirements

• Experience with Project and Program Management methodologies, including Agile. Preference for PMP certification
• Experience advising and mentoring on complex data engineering, data visualization, and stakeholder management processes
• Experience working with teams in Git/GitHub, preference for familiarity with GitHub issue ticketing or project management functionality
• Experience supervising and mentoring data professionals
• Experience translating between non-technical and technical audiences
• Customer service experience or experience managing large user networks
• Commitment to using research and analysis to address and undo racism and inequity in the immigration legal system required; lived experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and improve an integrated data management and cloud system architecture for the PRLS program
• Build and maintain a deep understanding of the data environment to lead data ecosystem development, maintenance, and operational implementation
• Build, maintain and improve data operations and user support including processes for data verification, mechanisms for data entry support, and related communications and documentation
• Partner with the Director of Data Systems and Analytics and other Research, Evaluation, Data and Analytics (REDA) staff on an agenda for the implementation of advanced data management and analysis tools
• Serve as primary Data Systems and Analytics team point person on behalf of the PRLS unit and manage the implementation plans for cross-unit REDA development of analyses, and related data system development
• Support the Associate Director of Research and Evaluation in delivery of ad hoc or discrete analyses as required by the contract and contract oversight team
• Serve as primary point person on behalf of the PRLS Data Systems and Analytics team where close partnership with ITS and Legal verticals are involved in data security and compliance management
• Cultivate a culture of adherence to best practice in code development, user management, user support, and project management
• Support development of PRLS team culture and skills development, aligning workplace practices align with Acacia’s vision and mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in software commonly used by the team including Amazon Web Services (AWS), ClickUp, Qualtrics, Slack, Microsoft 365, Zoom, Github, and ServiceNow
• Basic knowledge in SQL, R, Python or other programming languages
• Experience working on government contracts or adhering data environments to strict security compliance requirements
• Experience with budget monitoring and forecasting

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision- Some plans at $0 cost to the employee
• Employee Assistance Program
• 20 days per year of vacation time
• 12 days per year of sick time
• 5 personal days
• 4 organization-wide Wellness Days
• 11 observed holidays, including the last week of December
• $2000 Professional Development Stipend
• Home office set-up stipend
• Internet Stipend
• 401k with 5% employer contribution, no employee participation required
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Gym Reimbursement