[Hiring] Senior Data & MERL Specialist @Human Trafficking Institute

Role Description

The Senior Data & MERL Specialist - Texas plays a central role in strengthening Human Trafficking Institute’s (HTI) data and monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning capacity across the Texas Program. This position helps shape and execute HTI’s Texas data strategy, manage existing data systems, and inform future investments so they are scalable and capable of supporting program expansion.

This position ensures all data processes align with HTI’s Theory of Change, log frame, and data governance standards, including the protection of sensitive and victim-related information. This position is ideal for someone with strong experience in data analytics and MERL who is passionate about leveraging data to drive learning, monitoring, and impact in the anti-trafficking field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, computer science, economics, social sciences, or a related field.
• 5-7 years’ experience in data management or analysis.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience cleaning, matching, and managing messy data from multiple sources, with clear documentation of methods.
• Working proficiency in at least one of SQL, R, or Python for repeatable data cleaning and analysis.
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive data in line with privacy and security requirements.

Requirements

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends and support program decision-making.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and visualizations in Power BI or similar tools.
• Conduct statistical analyses appropriate to program data, such as pre/post comparisons and comparisons across counties, roles, and time.
• Produce analytical summaries for leadership and donors.
• Collaborate with the Global MERL Manager and Texas team to ensure data activities align with program goals and Theory of Change.
• Identify new data sources, such as public court data and academic partners, to strengthen the Texas evidence base.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401k with up to 5% match
• Generous PTO program
• Life and accident coverage
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Employee Assistance Program