Data Analyst, Entry-Level

Recidiviz

. Explore datasets to find patterns and insights about American criminal justice systems .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in data exploration, analysis, and visualization, with a strong foundation in SQL and Python, particularly using the Pandas package. Capable of building visualizations and dashboards while effectively communicating insights to diverse stakeholders in the criminal justice and public policy sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SQL ProficiencyPython Data AnalysisData Visualization with Looker or TableauData Cleaning and ExplorationStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisData CleaningSQLPythonPandasData VisualizationAggregationsJoinsWindow FunctionsTrend Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationCuriosityAttention to DetailEnthusiasm

Tools & Technologies

LookerTableauGoogle Cloud PlatformBigQueryJupyter Notebooks

Industry Keywords

Criminal JusticePublic PolicyPublic-Sector DataData InsightsState Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQueryCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPandasPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Explore datasets to find patterns and insights about American criminal justice systems
Carry out well-scoped analyses with guidance from senior analysts and the State Engagement team
Support state product launches by following launch processes, preparing analytical data, and flagging discrepancies
Build clear, well-documented visualizations and dashboards using existing tools
Communicate findings to internal teams and present to state partners alongside teammates
Analyze trends related to Recidiviz's work to understand product performance
Develop knowledge of state data, policies, and products and answer questions with increasing independence

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 or more months of practical experience exploring, analyzing, and cleaning real-world datasets; internships and research count
Working proficiency in SQL, including joins, aggregations, and window functions
Familiarity with Python, specifically the Pandas package, for data analysis and visualization
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Enthusiasm for working with diverse internal and external partners
Care and curiosity in inspecting source data and checking results closely
Interest in criminal justice or public policy, or public-sector data experience (preferred)
Experience with a BI or dashboarding tool such as Looker or Tableau (preferred)
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery, Looker, Jupyter notebooks, and Python/Pandas (preferred)
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

90% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible time off, including 20 days of PTO, 3 days of paid volunteering time, and 13 paid holidays
12 weeks of paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match and no vesting period
Complimentary One Medical membership (depending on location)
Partnership with Carrot providing inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits, plus hormonal health and gender-affirming care benefits
Monthly ClassPass credit for personal wellness
Free mental health support via Talkspace
Flexibility to work remotely or from Oakland or Manhattan offices
Annual company offsite each spring and other ad-hoc gatherings
Effective, thoughtful colleagues working on a mission that matters
Startup challenges and stretch opportunities combined with a nonprofit mission