CTP is a privately held small business based in Herndon, VA. We provide program management services for government and private clients and deliver technical assistance programs in over 80 countries around the world. CTP provides specific solutions or full lifecycle support, including course and curriculum design, expert instruction, logistics support, monitoring & evaluations, knowledge management, strategic planning, program management, and staffing services.
The Senior Data Analyst will serve as core member of CTP's team within the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (EUR/ACE). The Senior Data Analyst will manage, analyze, and visualize MEL data across our portfolio of programs, supporting both project-specific performance monitoring and portfolio-wide analytics. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing Salesforce-based systems, ensuring data quality, interoperability, and robust data pipelines that integrate structured and unstructured data. Combining responsibilities of a junior economist and a technical data engineer, the position supports macroeconomic and policy analysis alongside the development of reproducible code for econometrics, forecasting, and automation. The Senior Data Analyst will produce dashboards, reports, and AI-enabled analytical tools, while conducting cross-project analyses to identify trends and generate insights that inform strategic learning, adaptive management, and decision-making.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the design and implementation of economics-driven analytical systems at the intersection of quantitative research, data engineering, and applied AI. • Manage and maintain MEL data systems, including Salesforce, ensuring accurate, timely, and secure data entry and storage. • Analyze project and portfolio performance monitoring and evaluation data to identify trends, performance issues, and emerging insights across sectors and countries. • Develop and maintain dashboards, data visualizations, and analytical products for technical and non-technical audiences. • Ensure data quality through validation, verification, and standardization processes across multiple data sources. • Support data calls and aggregation of data for reporting and analysis. • Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment between data collection, reporting, and analysis. • Contribute to preparation of reports, briefs, and responses to U.S. Government stakeholders, including OIG, GAO, and Congressional inquiries. • Support development and refinement of indicators, data collection tools, and MEL frameworks. • Provide training and technical support to staff and partners on data management systems, dashboards, and data use.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in data management, data analytics, economics, statistics, MEL, or a related field. • Demonstrated experience working with large datasets and data management systems, preferably Salesforce or similar platforms.• Proven programming skills in Python and SQL as well as working in cloud-based environments such as Databricks, Azure, and related data platforms. • Experience with portfolio-level or cross-project analytics. • Strong skills in data analysis and visualization (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or similar tools). • Experience supporting dashboard development and data-driven decision-making processes.• Experience implementing data quality assurance and validation processes. • Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation concepts, including indicators, data collection methodologies, and performance tracking. • Experience supporting U.S. Government–funded programs or similar international development programs; familiarity with Department of State systems or reporting requirements preferred. • Systems-oriented, able to think beyond one-off analysis toward scalable and maintainable technical solutions, and quick to learn new tools, frameworks, and workflows as project needs evolve. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present data to non-technical audiences. • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Preference will be given to candidates who already hold an active clearance.
Location________________________________________
Washington DC at US State Department
Company Benefits________________________________________
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D, Telework, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Reimbursement, and a 401K Retirement plan.
Compensation________________________________________
Salary range based upon experience
Security Clearance________________________________________
Active SECRET security clearance preferred, must have ability to obtain
Other Requirements________________________________________
Supervisory Responsibility: Position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.
Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorships provided.
Application Procedure________________________________________
Interested candidates should apply via CTP’s website www.ctp-inc.com
No phone calls please.
Candidate applications may be acknowledged but, due to the high volume of submissions, only qualified candidates will be contacted. These positions are currently contingent upon contract award.
Candidates without requisite years of experience and pertinent qualifications will not be considered.
Employment is subject to a satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background review. This includes, but is not limited to: employment, credit and education verifications, and criminal records check. All applicants are required to complete the associated paperwork in advance of an interview. Writing samples may be requested.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
CTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Since 1993, the experts at Commonwealth Trading Partners (CTP) have provided trade compliance and security-related services for public and private sector clients throughout the world.
For domestic exporters, CTP provides commodity classification, customized training programs, compliance audits, technical documents (TAAs, TCPs, etc), and Export Management Systems (EMS or EMCP). We work closely with your experts to determine the best approach for your company. For some clients, CTP experts provide "on-call" personnel for a series of compliance tasks, such as product/software classification or drafting technical documents, working like adjunct staff on an "as-needed" basis. For others we provide specific services on a "one-time" basis, such as Internal Audits or customized corporate training programs, thus enabling companies to plan and manage compliance initiatives effectively.
Government projects focus mainly on customized training for foreign officials and organizations, including legal foundations, control lists, licensing, industry-government outreach and border security. We also create and deploy training and software solutions for transit/ transshipment procedures, diplomatic (soft target) security, anti-corruption and anti-terrorism.
Using our proven Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies, we have created dozens of customized software and training tools and deployed them in over 3000 workshops, exchanges, and conferences in 100+ countries. Over time we have attracted a diverse pool of subject matter experts and local service providers that enable us to respond effectively to complex challenges around the world.
