Analyst

About CSG CSG is a team of former education and non-profit leaders dedicated to supporting courageous leaders doing important and difficult work. We get to the heart of our clients' challenges, delivering solutions that are responsive, actionable, and relevant to their local context. As a core member of our project teams, the Analyst will play a crucial role in shaping our work through research, data analysis, and clear communication. The Role In this role, you'll be a key contributor to our client-facing projects and our internal growth. Your responsibilities will include: Creating high-impact materials: Draft and refine client-facing reports, presentations, and other communications that translate complex information into clear takeaways. Contributing to client strategy: Participate in client meetings, capture key insights, and help shape our strategic recommendations. Communicating insights through data storytelling: Use data, including student achievement, enrollment, demographic, and financial, to build a compelling narrative that simplifies complex findings and drives clear takeaways for stakeholders. Driving project workflow: Prepare for meetings by creating agendas and materials that guide decision-making and keep projects on track. Shaping a growing organization: Play a direct role in shaping CSG's culture and operating decisions. What You Bring to the Team Core Skills Exceptional Communication: You can present complex information and data in a clear, concise, and articulate manner to a variety of audiences. Data & Analytical Acumen: You have experience using data to test hypotheses, generate insights, and tell a compelling story. You have strong Excel/Sheets skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data cleaning), are very comfortable in Google Workplace, and are proficient in data visualization. Outstanding Attention to Detail: Your work will form the basis for strategic recommendations and be used in client-facing materials, so you have a proven ability to produce high-quality, error-free content. Proactive Problem Solver: You do not wait to be told to find a dataset or for a client to give you what is needed for a project. You know how to do research and navigate disparate data and information sources – if you don’t know where to start, you don’t hesitate to ask your teammates for advice or input. Mindset & Approach Growth-Oriented: You're curious, open to feedback, and eager to learn new skills and approaches. Entrepreneurial: You're flexible, creative, and resilient in the face of challenges. You find ways to achieve goals even when the path isn't clear. Focused on Outcomes: You have a history of achieving goals and delivering results despite obstacles. Highly Organized: You have strong time-management systems and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. A Collaborative Spirit: You are a transparent, collegial, and supportive team member who is willing to give and receive feedback, challenge ideas constructively, and operate with integrity. Experience & Background Required: 3-5 years of professional experience in K-12 education, government, public policy, research, or organizational strategy Demonstrated professional experience in statistical analysis and data visualization Experience with statistical analysis (descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, modeling, and regression analysis) Preferred: Experience building dashboards using tools like Tableau or Power BI Programming experience using languages such as Python or R Experience using ArcGIS or other mapping software Experience using AI for various tasks Compensation This is a 1099 contract position with a flat monthly retainer between $8,000 and $10,000 . The role requires a time commitment of approximately 40 hours per week during regular working hours for team and client meetings, although CSG has designated office closures to align with Federal holidays. As an independent contractor, you'll be responsible for all self-employment taxes, business expenses, and benefits, including health insurance and retirement savings. CSG will reimburse the contractor for approved, pre-authorized, business-related expenses. Final monthly retainer will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Location This position is fully remote and you can live anywhere in the United States. Current CSG team members reside in New Orleans, San Antonio, New York, and Boston. Travel is required for one in-person convening annually and potentially for in-person client meetings related to specific projects. CSG is an equal opportunity employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment for all applicants. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. How to apply Please send a resume and cover letter to info@civicsolutionsgroup.com