Statistical and Data Specialist II

Statistical and Data Specialist II

Salary

$76,983.71 - $134,721.60 Annually

Location

PENNINO BUILDING, 12011 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY, FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-01265

Department

Family Services

Opening Date

08/22/2026

Closing Date

8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S26

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

This is an exciting time to join Fairfax County Government as we shape racial and social equity policies in the county through the One Fairfax Policy. Using this framework, we intentionally consider equity when making policies or delivering programs and services. To learn more, we highly encourage you to watch the Becoming One Fairfax-An Introduction to Key Concepts video by clicking here and visit the One Fairfax webpage here. Plus, check out the Top 5 Reasons to Work with the Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Division | Family Services.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Under general supervision of the Operations Manager, serves as the Statistical and Data Specialist for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Division (DSVS), providing statistical analysis and business intelligence support to DSVS programs, grants, and operations. Serves as a subject matter expert in clearly and accessibly communicating data to diverse audiences, data cleansing, statistics, Power BI dashboard development, data queries, and mathematical formulas used to evaluate program performance, operational efficiency, and community impact in support of the DSVS mission.

The ideal candidate must be able to effectively translate complex data findings into accessible, compelling data insights tailored to audiences of varying technical ability, enabling stakeholders to understand key trends and make informed, data-driven decisions. They will cleanse data and develop Power BI dashboards, automated reports, and visualizations that convert complex DSVS program and grant data into clear, actionable insights for leadership, program staff, grant owners, and strategic planning. They will also provide analytical and technical support for DSVS grant and funder requirements including metric development, outcome tracking, data validation, and reporting to ensure accuracy, compliance, and the effective use of data to demonstrate program impact and strengthen evidence-based service delivery.

This role supports DSVS data cleansing, preparation, statistical analysis and modeling, and the deployment, monitoring, and documentation of results; effectively communicating data insights to varied stakeholders. Also supports data integrity, consistency, and standardization across DSVS data systems.

Key responsibilities include translating complex DSVS data into insights tailored for varied audiences; performing statistical analysis, data cleansing, and query development; maintaining dashboards and reports; supporting analytics projects; and collaborating with DSVS programs, staff, and the community to advance data-informed decision-making. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively translate and communicate complex data findings to varied audiences and stakeholders in clear, accessible ways
• Knowledge of effective processes and techniques to clean, analyze data and assess program performance
• Knowledge of data management and process improvement
• Knowledge of the mission, goals, and objectives of Department of Family Services and Domestic & Sexual Violence Services and/or the Children Services Act
• Knowledge of equity related principles, practices, and outcomes
• Skills in effectively utilizing a variety of software and reporting solutions, such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Power BI, Arc GIS, and/or survey software to analyze and present data
• Skills in data management, analysis, research techniques and development of reporting solutions
• Skills in statistical analysis techniques
• Skills in brainstorming, presenting, sharing, discussing, and defending ideas
• Skills in problem-solving, with appreciation and respect for diversity of differing professional views

ILLUSTRATVIE DUTIES

• Communicates complex data findings in clear, concise, and audience appropriate ways, tailoring insights to the needs of leadership, program staff, grant partners, and other stakeholders.
• Performs comprehensive DSVS data cleansing, transformation, and quality assurance activities, including identifying errors, troubleshooting workflows, and resolving functional issues in systems and reports.
• Develops and maintains DSVS business intelligence dashboards, automated reports, and visualizations to translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership, program staff, grant owners, and external stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal reporting and grant requirements by maintaining formulas, grant catalogs, and Power BI dashboards to support accurate, auditable reporting across the DSVS division and community wide.
• Participates in meetings, committees, and workgroups, serving as a co-lead for data-related initiatives. Contributes to process improvements, delivers presentations, and supports special projects aligned with divisional priorities.
• Provides DSVS division-wide data and statistical consultation, collaborating with leadership and program staff to coordinate data collection efforts, validate metrics, and recommend process and performance improvements.
• Develops and documents standardized data analysis and reporting procedures while strengthening data governance, quality monitoring, and outcomes aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Designs, validates, and maintains data queries, datasets, and reporting pipelines to ensure data consistency, accuracy, and reliability across DSVS operational, programmatic, and grant reporting systems.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in analytics, informatics, mathematics, survey design, statistics, data science, computer science, healthcare administration, or a related field;

Plus two years of professional work experience in data research, quantitative analysis, statistics, data science or data analytics.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Data analysis experience creating dashboards/visualizations in Power BI.
• Experience speaking in public and presenting complex or technical data in clear, accessible ways tailored to varied audiences and stakeholders.
• Experience in using effective processes and techniques to analyze data and assess program performance.
• At least two years of experience effectively utilizing a variety of software and reporting solutions, such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Power BI, and ArcGIS to analyze and present data.
• Experience with processing and integrating complex data.
• Experience with identifying solutions for solving human service business problems and presenting solutions to staff and senior management.
• Experience working cooperatively and successfully with internal stakeholders, cross-functional groups, and community partners.
• Bachelors or masters degree in a related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to sit for extended periods, bend, stretch, reach, and lift up to 30 pounds. Ability to use automated technology. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel Interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Analytics
• Informatics
• Mathematics
• Survey design
• Statistics
• Data science
• Computer science
• Healthcare administration
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable."

05

How many years of full-time equivalent professional work experience do you have in data research, quantitative analysis, statistics, data science or data analytics?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

06

How many years of full-time equivalent data analysis experience do you have creating dashboards/visualizations in Power BI?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

07

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in identifying solutions for solving human service business problems and presenting solutions to staff and senior management?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have speaking in public and presenting complex or technical data in clear, accessible ways tailored to varied audiences and stakeholders?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

09

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have using effective processes and techniques to analyze data and assess program performance?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

10

Which of the following software and reporting solutions do you have at least two years of experience with building, analyzing, and presenting data? Check all that apply.

• Excel
• SPSS
• Power BI
• ArcGIS
• None of the above

11

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have processing and integrating complex data?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

12

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with internal stakeholders, cross-functional groups, and community partners?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm