Summary

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Data Specialist to support the Office of Equity and Engagement (OEE). This position will play a critical role in advancing DHS’s equity priorities by not only delivering data analysis but also fostering collaboration and communication across teams and with leadership.

The ideal candidate will be a mission-driven analyst with strong technical skills, a demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice, and the ability to act as a liaison between data teams, equity initiatives, and broader DHS stakeholders. This role combines data expertise with engagement, capacity building, and training to promote equity-centered decision-making and organizational learning.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with data inquiries, reports, and special projects in response to internal requests and leadership priorities.
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and other tools to communicate data-driven insights.
• Serve as a bridge between OEE and other DHS teams to ensure data projects incorporate equity perspectives and community engagement priorities.
• Provide analytic support to OEE-led initiatives, including Employee Resource Group (ERG) inquiries and community engagement strategies.
• Assist in building data and analysis capacity within OEE, including developing training materials, facilitating workshops, and supporting staff learning.
• Provide training and consultation to staff across DHS on using data in equity-informed ways.
• Present data findings and actionable insights to leadership teams across DHS to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of equity metrics and benchmarks.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and Excel.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data into accessible formats for diverse audiences.
• Experience with data cleaning, manipulation, and visualization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Prior experience working in human services, government, or community-based organizations.
• Experience developing or delivering data-related trainings and curriculum development.
• Experience in the field of education, especially related to curriculum facilitation or teaching, is highly valued.
• Familiarity with data ethics, privacy concerns, and equitable data practices.

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, public policy, public administration, social sciences, education, or a related field, plus at least 3 years of professional experience in data analytics, including a minimum of 2 years working on equity-related projects; OR
Master’s degree in one of the above fields with at least 2 years of experience in data analytics and equity work;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 
Act 33 and 34 clearances.
-AND-
Valid driver’s license

The approved salary range for this position is $63,000 - $68,000 per year.

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