Research and Evaluation Analyst

Hiring range: $75,000–$80,000

About the role

The Department of Veteran Services is seeking a mission-driven Research and Evaluation Analyst to transform complex datasets into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across veteran services, policy development, and outreach initiatives. This role blends statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization to uncover trends, assess program impact, and inform equitable resource allocation. This position plays a critical role in supporting data-informed decision-making by conducting research, program evaluations, and policy analysis to improve service delivery and outcomes for the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities

• Support the investigation of complex unstructured and semi-structured data to provide innovative solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and costs by giving stakeholders better control of their processes and data.
• Conduct research design—collect data, analyze business results, plan, develop, or conduct surveys, and manage new studies.
• Ensure data integrity, privacy, and compliance with federal and state standards (data governance).
• Design and implement data models analyzing veteran demographics, service utilization, and economic impact.
• Demonstrate adaptive capacity—ability to pivot and modify methodology, evaluation design, or data collection tools when policy changes occur, without sacrificing data integrity.
• Develop predictive analytics algorithms supporting outreach targeting, policy forecasting, and risk assessment.
• Create reports and presentations for agency use.
• Translate findings into accessible reports, dashboards, and visual briefs (cross-functional collaboration).
• Coordinate with federal and state agencies to collect and analyze data (interagency coordination).
• Provide support to the V3 Transition Program (V3TP) and Transition & Employment (T&E) and Education directorates.

Requirements

• Experience with data projects supporting analysis important for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Qualifications

• Passion for public service, equity, and systemic improvement.
• Experience working with veteran-related data or social impact initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, mission-oriented environments.
• Commitment to inclusive design and technology equity principles.
• Energetic self-starter with a strong desire to solve complex data problems and a passion for serving veterans.