Data Analyst

About The Company
Recidiviz is dedicated to creating safer and healthier communities by transforming the criminal justice system through innovative technology and data-driven insights. Our mission is to reduce incarceration rates, improve outcomes for individuals involved in the justice system, and support criminal justice leaders in making informed decisions. Since its inception, Recidiviz has grown from a volunteer-driven initiative to an influential organization backed by leading philanthropists and foundations, including the Ford Foundation, Schmidt Futures, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. We partner with over 18 state agencies, covering more than 40% of the incarcerated population in the United States, and have successfully helped tens of thousands of individuals to exit the system safely and equitably, while saving states nearly $1 billion. Our team comprises talented software engineers, data scientists, designers, and domain experts from renowned companies and organizations, committed to leveraging technology for social impact. We operate in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values kindness, humility, curiosity, and a shared passion for justice reform.
About The Role
Recidiviz is seeking a dedicated Data Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will work closely with multiple departments to analyze complex criminal justice data, develop insights, and support the development and deployment of impactful tools and products. Your work will directly influence policy and operational decisions aimed at reducing incarceration and improving community outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret variable and raw data to uncover meaningful insights. You will collaborate with internal teams—including State Engagement, Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering—to design data-driven solutions and contribute to the launch of new products across various states. Additionally, you will be responsible for contextualizing your findings and effectively communicating key insights to stakeholders, including government officials, researchers, and community partners. Travel is encouraged approximately once every six months within the continental USA, often involving visits to prisons and parole offices, to foster relationships and better understand the environments we aim to improve.
Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to foster a data-oriented culture
• Enthusiasm for engaging with diverse partners from government, research, journalism, and criminal justice sectors
• Proficiency in inspecting source data, understanding data models, and preparing analyses for various applications
• Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience exploring, analyzing, and processing complex datasets
• High proficiency in SQL, with experience writing efficient queries for large-scale data extraction and transformation
• Familiarity with Python, specifically Pandas, for statistical analysis and data visualization
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and product development environments (preferred)
• Experience with large datasets from the public sector, especially criminal justice data (preferred)
• Knowledge of cloud-based data stacks, including Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery, Looker, Jupyter notebooks (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Explore and analyze datasets to identify new insights about the criminal justice system in the United States
• Contextualize and communicate key findings effectively to internal teams and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with State Engagement and Implementation Engineering teams to design and execute impactful roadmaps in partner states
• Work with Product Management, Data Science, and Software Engineering teams to incorporate analyses and data models into production software products
• Monitor and analyze trends related to criminal justice data to evaluate the performance and impact of our tools
• Support the development of new analytical tools and processes that enhance data quality and usability
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and documentation to support decision-making and advocacy efforts
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, providing data-driven insights and recommendations

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $97,000
• Health insurance coverage: 90% for medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• Flexible time off policy including 20 days of PTO, 3 days of paid volunteering leave, and 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave for 12 weeks
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% company match, with no vesting period
• Complimentary membership to One Medical (location-dependent)
• Inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits through partnership with Carrot
• Monthly wellness stipends, including ClassPass credits
• Access to mental health support via Talkspace
• Flexible work arrangements with options to work remotely or from our offices in Oakland or Manhattan
• Annual company offsite and other team-building events
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment with a passionate, collaborative team

Equal Opportunity
Recidiviz is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, and promote individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with legal requirements. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, and we are happy to accommodate any needs during the application process. At Recidiviz, we believe that diversity strengthens our team and enhances our ability to achieve our mission.