Jessica Cross
Arlington,USA
Summary
I am a Senior Data Analyst with 15+ years of experience applying data science and analytics to programs totaling US$500M+ across 70+ countries in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. I have led crossfunctional teams to design data systems, analyze 100K+ multi-source data points, and built real-time dashboards using R, Stata, Tableau, and Power BI. Skilled in statistical modeling, geospatial analysis, and transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate, Economic Engagement and Private Sector Development
Cadmus Group
Arlington, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Implement a data analytics system for a US$150M portfolio across 50+ Indo-Pacific countries, managing a cross-functional team and delivering real-time insights through dashboarding, statistical analysis, and complexity-aware methods.
- Analyze pilot program data using statistical and qualitative methods to assess feasibility and performance, generating insights that supported $8M expansion of initiatives.
- Analyze post-training data from 1,900+ digital skills program alumni using statistical and trend analysis to evaluate program impact on employment outcomes.
- Conduct quantitative analysis for a meta-evaluation of 18 programs totaling £1B+, assessing trends and outcomes across 20 years to identify system-level impact drivers.
- Support the development of winning proposals worth US$350M+ by providing data-driven insights, drafting technical content, and aligning solutions with client priorities.
Managing Associate, International Economics
Nathan Associates Inc.
Arlington, VA
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Led mixed-method analysis for 5+ region-wide supply chain diagnostics using statistical modeling.
- Streamlined performance monitoring by implementing a system that captured 30+ indicators across 30+ countries, improving reporting efficiency and program responsiveness in a US$36M initiative.
- Conducted statistical and text analysis on 350+ surveys from program beneficiaries using R, identifying key themes and sentiment to guide improvements in project design.
- Built 20+ dynamic Power BI dashboards to present key program metrics to internal and external stakeholders, streamlining reporting and supporting strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Integrated spatial, survey, and administrative datasets in the Asia-Pacific region using GIS and R, conducting geospatial analysis to track implementation progress and assess program performance.
- Quantitative analysis: R (wrangling, modeling), Stata (econometrics, time series)
- Data visualization: Tableau, Power BI (interactive dashboards, KPI tracking)
- Qualitative research: NVivo, Atlas.ti (text mining, sentiment analysis, thematic coding)
Associate, Trade and Investment
Nathan Associates Inc.
Arlington, VA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Designed and operationalized a metrics framework for a US$25M+ initiative implemented in 20+ countries, structuring 20,000+ data points into a real-time analytics system to support evidence-based program optimization.
- Developed 10+ interactive Tableau dashboards to visualize performance indicators, enabling real-time program monitoring and data-driven decision-making.
- Designed and analyzed 350+ stakeholder surveys using statistical and text analysis to extract trends, score sentiment, and generate insights for program improvement.
Research Associate, Trade and Investment
Nathan Associates Inc.
Arlington, VA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Coordinated US$25M+ global program with 40+ projects across 36 countries, managing teams and workflows to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Structured 10,000+ regional trade and transport data points across three web platforms, enhancing data accessibility and usability for cross-border stakeholders and policy decision-makers.
- Conducted an economic impact assessment of a multi-sector development project in Europe using a cost-benefit analysis framework, demonstrating a 4:1 return on investment.
- Analyzed training data from 20+ sessions across 10 countries in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, tracking participation and outcomes to inform capacity-building strategies.
Project Assistant, Public Sector Services
DT Global (formerly Cardno International Development)
Arlington, VA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed project timelines, budgets, and deliverables for US$56+ million government transformation programs, ensuring 95% on-time completion and alignment with client expectations.
- Supported project impact evaluation by analyzing 40+ performance metrics to generate data-driven insights that inform future program design.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to gather required inputs and meet submission deadlines on 3 multimillion-dollar proposals.
Trade Analyst, Select USA (formerly Invest in America)
International Trade Administration, U.S Department of Commerce
Washington, D.C.
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Coordinated US$25M+ global program with 40+ projects across 36 countries, managing teams and workflows to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Structured 10,000+ regional trade and transport data points across three web platforms, enhancing data accessibility and usability for cross-border stakeholders and policy decision-makers.
- Conducted an economic impact assessment of a multi-sector development project using a cost-benefit analysis framework, demonstrating a 4:1 return on investment.
- Analyzed training data from 20+ sessions across 10 countries, tracking participation and outcomes to inform capacity-building strategies.
Research Assistant, Global Programs
Center for International Private Enterprise
Washington, D.C.
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Tracked policy developments across 60+ countries, using trend analysis and predictive modeling to identify emerging economic and governance patterns to guide cross-regional program priorities.
- Helped analyze and evaluate the impact of US$150+ million CIPE initiatives, assessing program effectiveness and contributing to strategic improvements.
- Conducted research on youth empowerment, leveraging quantitative and qualitative data to co-author the Economic Reform Policy Paper: Promoting Youth Development: Policy Options and Reform Recommendations.
Education
Master of Public Policy - International Trade and Investment
George Mason University
01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - History
Siena College
Skills
- Quantitative analysis: R, Stata (modeling, econometrics, time series)
- Data visualization: Tableau, Power BI (dashboards and real-time performance tracking)
- Qualitative research: NVivo, Atlasti (text and sentiment analysis)
- Languages: French (limited working), Italian (limited working), Spanish (professional working)
Timeline
Senior Associate, Economic Engagement and Private Sector Development
Cadmus Group
01.2023 - Current
Managing Associate, International Economics
Nathan Associates Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2023
Associate, Trade and Investment
Nathan Associates Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015
Research Associate, Trade and Investment
Nathan Associates Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2012
Project Assistant, Public Sector Services
DT Global (formerly Cardno International Development)
01.2009 - 01.2010
Trade Analyst, Select USA (formerly Invest in America)
International Trade Administration, U.S Department of Commerce
01.2009 - 01.2010
Research Assistant, Global Programs
Center for International Private Enterprise
01.2008 - 01.2009
Master of Public Policy - International Trade and Investment
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Siena College
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