Data Analyst (Entry-Level)

About the Company

Recidiviz is a mission-driven technology nonprofit working to create safer, healthier communities by improving outcomes for people involved in the criminal justice system. The organization develops software and data tools that help government leaders make informed decisions, reduce unnecessary incarceration, and improve outcomes for people in prison and on supervision.

Recidiviz works closely with state government agencies, researchers, criminal justice professionals, community organizations, and justice-impacted individuals. Its work spans more than 19 state partners and focuses on using reliable data and technology to support meaningful criminal justice reform.

About the Role

Recidiviz is seeking a Data Analyst to join its collaborative team and help analyze complex criminal justice data from state partners across the United States. This position is well suited to someone early in their data career who enjoys investigating unfamiliar datasets, identifying trends, checking data accuracy, and communicating findings clearly.

Working alongside experienced analysts and teams across the organization, the Data Analyst will conduct defined analyses, develop visualizations and dashboards, and prepare data needed for product launches in partner states. The role also involves sharing insights with internal teams and supporting presentations to state partners. Candidates should bring curiosity, attention to detail, flexibility, and a collaborative approach to solving problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Explore raw and processed criminal justice datasets to identify patterns, trends, and insights across U.S. state systems.
• Conduct well-defined analyses with guidance from senior analysts and the State Engagement team.
• Prepare and validate analytical data required for product launches in partner states.
• Follow established launch processes and identify, investigate, and report data discrepancies.
• Build clear, accurate, and well-documented visualizations and dashboards using existing tools.
• Communicate analytical findings to internal teams and present results to state partners alongside colleagues.
• Analyze trends related to Recidiviz's work to understand how its products function and measure their impact.
• Develop familiarity with assigned states' data, policies, and products to answer questions with increasing independence.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to support data-informed decision-making and criminal justice reform.

Required Qualifications

• At least six months of practical experience exploring, analyzing, and cleaning real-world datasets. Internships, research, and part-time experience may count toward this requirement.
• Working proficiency in SQL, including joins, aggregations, and window functions.
• Familiarity with Python, particularly the Pandas package, for data analysis and visualization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and partners from diverse professional backgrounds and perspectives.
• Careful attention to source data, analytical results, and data quality.
• Curiosity, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn from feedback and unfamiliar challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in criminal justice reform or public policy, or experience working with public-sector data.
• Experience with business intelligence or dashboarding tools such as Looker or Tableau.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery, Looker, Jupyter notebooks, and Python/Pandas.
• Interest in working with government agencies, researchers, technical teams, and criminal justice practitioners.

Salary and Benefits

Annual compensation: $85,000. Compensation is standardized according to role and responsibilities and is not negotiable.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 90% of premiums covered for employees and their dependents.
• Flexible paid time off, including 20 days of PTO, three paid volunteering days, and 13 paid holidays.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% company match and no vesting period.
• Complimentary One Medical membership, depending on location.
• Fertility and family-forming benefits through Carrot, along with selected hormonal health and gender-affirming care benefits.
• Monthly ClassPass credit for personal wellness.
• Free mental health support through Talkspace.
• Access to offices in Oakland and Manhattan, with flexibility to work remotely or from either office.
• An annual company offsite and additional team gatherings.

Work Arrangement and Travel

• Full-time position.
• Remote work available within the United States, with office options in New York City and Oakland, California.
• Travel to state partners within the continental United States is encouraged approximately once per year and may occasionally be required. Trips may include visits to prisons and parole offices.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accessibility

Recidiviz recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes individuals without discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable law. The organization also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements.

Applicants who require accommodations during the application process are encouraged to communicate their needs. Candidates who do not meet every listed qualification are still welcome to apply for consideration for this or future opportunities.