Policy Data Analyst /Quantitative + Financial/Cost Analyst -Phila, PA

Benefits

• Health insurance

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Task A — Quantitative Modeling, Forecasting & Scenario Analysis (Ongoing)
• Build and run quantitative models supporting cost estimates, projections, and scenario analyses.
• Produce data-driven comparisons of policy or program options, assessing impacts, feasibility, and financial implications.
• Apply structured methodologies, assumptions, and sensitivity analyses to support decision-making.
• Ensure analytical methods are transparent, replicable, and aligned with RFP expectations for program evaluation and quantitative rigor.
• Task B — Data Analysis, Database/Spreadsheet Management & Methodological Documentation (Continuous)
• Clean, manage, and analyze datasets using spreadsheet and database tools.
• Conduct statistical analysis, trend identification, and performance assessments for programs or legislative proposals.
• Document data sources, assumptions, methodologies, and limitations in audit-ready format.
• Maintain organized, accessible datasets supporting ongoing policy and program development.
• Task C — Fiscal Analysis, Costing & Financial Impact Modeling (Milestone‑Driven)
• Prepare fiscal notes, cost-benefit analyses, and expenditure/revenue impact estimates.
• Assess operational, budgetary, and economic implications of policy or program designs.
• Collaborate with policy leads to integrate quantitative findings into recommendations and legislative deliverables.
• Develop clear financial summaries suitable for executive-level review.
• Task D — Visualization, Deliverable Support & Executive‑Ready Communication (Recurring)
• Produce charts, graphs, tables, and visuals communicating complex data clearly.
• Contribute quantitative content to white papers, policy memos, program designs, and presentations.
• Translate technical results into plain-language explanations for policymakers.
• Manage revisions and iterative updates based on stakeholder feedback.
• Task E — Documentation, Recordkeeping & Compliance (Continuous)
• Maintain complete analytical workpapers, including calculations, datasets, and version histories.
• Ensure documentation complies with PSSOP record-retention requirements.
• Follow City requirements related to nondiscrimination, LEP accessibility, disclosures, ethics/gifts, and PHI Terms when applicable.
• Support administrative tracking for deliverables and submission compliance.
• Task F — Presentations, Technical Clarifications & Support for City Review Processes (As Requested)
• Provide technical explanations, model walkthroughs, and data clarifications during briefings.
• Participate in presentations or interviews requested by City Council or relevant departments.
• Respond to inquiries regarding calculations, data sources, fiscal impacts, or modeling decisions.

Quality Assurance, Documentation & Compliance

• Conduct internal QA reviews for analytical accuracy, model validity, and error checking.
• Ensure all assumptions, methods, and data sources are fully documented.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation consistent with PSSOP requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, or cost analysis in a public-sector or policy context.
• Expertise with spreadsheets and database software and strong quantitative/analytical skills.
• Ability to translate quantitative findings into clear policy insights.
• Strong visualization and data communication skills.
• Experience documenting methods, assumptions, and data sources for audit-ready deliverables.
• Ability to work collaboratively across policy, legislative, and analytical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting municipal or legislative bodies, including preparing fiscal analyses.
• Familiarity with Philadelphia’s policy environment and administrative processes.
• Experience supporting presentations, interviews, or clarifications in RFP processes.
• Background in equity metrics, demographic analysis, or accessibility (LEP) considerations.

Key Competencies

• Quantitative Modeling & Forecasting
• Data Cleaning, Management & Analysis
• Fiscal Analysis, Costing & Financial Impact Modeling
• Visualization & Data Storytelling
• Policy Impact Assessment
• Methodological Documentation & QA
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Analytical Judgment & Accuracy

Equal Employment Opportunity

• BVA Bears IT Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.