Quantitative Data Specialist (Proposal) (Finance)
Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com .
Proposal Summary:
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is bidding to provide Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) services under a World Bank Framework Agreement to support project oversight in fragile and conflict-affected settings globally. The initial framework agreement will span five years, with a possible extension of an additional five years based on performance. TPM activities may be conducted in regions including Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, with specific country assignments determined by purchase orders. The objective is to independently monitor implementation progress, fiduciary compliance, and environmental and social safeguards across a range of World Bank-financed operations. Through physical site visits, financial reviews, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven reporting, MSI will help ensure that project funds are used for their intended purposes and in accordance with legal and procedural standards. The work will be delivered in close coordination with the World Bank and implementing partners, with an emphasis on adaptive methods, secure data handling, and local engagement.
Position Summary:
The Quantitative Data Specialist will be responsible for designing and executing high-quality quantitative analyses for TPM assignments. The role involves processing and cleaning datasets, applying statistical methods, and working collaboratively to translate findings into actionable insights.
Responsibilities:
• Lead data processing, cleaning, and validation of field datasets.
• Conduct statistical analysis using appropriate techniques and software.
• Work with survey and data collection teams to refine tools and indicators.
• Manage and maintain secure data systems and version-controlled datasets.
• Produce tables, graphs, and data visualizations for reporting purposes.
• Support capacity building in data management and analysis for field teams.
• Document analysis methods and metadata in compliance with WBG data standards.
Qualifications:
• Master's degree in statistics, mathematics, data science, or related field; or bachelor's with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing and analyzing quantitative data.
• Advanced skills in statistical software (e.g., R, Python, STATA).
• Experience developing dashboards or integrating data into digital platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security best practices.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Fluency in English; other language skills desirable.
U.S. Teams and Clients
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)
MSI Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
Reasonable Accommodations:
If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page . Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
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Additional Information
- Organization: 216 MSI
