Lead Research Analyst - 1013

3 weeks, 4 days ago
Full-time
Lead
Data Science and Analytics
Lightcast

Lightcast

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market analytics, offering the world's most comprehensive labor market data through sophisticated analytical tools and intuitive reporting features. With over two decades of experience, Lightcast provides superior ...

Professional Services
251-1K
Founded 2000
$1M raised

Description

  • Own complex analytical workstreams from problem framing through final delivery.
  • Translate large and complex datasets into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Develop executive-ready narratives, visualizations, and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
  • Ensure analytical outputs support strategic decisions and transformation initiatives.
  • Maintain data accuracy, methodological consistency, and alignment with delivery standards.
  • Review and validate work from Senior Analysts and Analysts to ensure quality and rigor.
  • Document methodologies, data transformations, and analytical assumptions thoroughly.
  • Monitor analytical workflows for timeliness, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
  • Develop templates, standard modules, and reusable analytical assets for current and future engagements.
  • Support feasibility, complexity, and effort assessments for proposed analytical workstreams.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and clients to align outputs with project objectives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve analytical processes, methodologies, and standardization.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in analytics, consulting, research, or a related field.
  • Degree in analytics, data science, economics, statistics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Demonstrated experience owning complex analytical workstreams end-to-end, from problem framing to delivery.
  • Strong background in quantitative analysis, data interpretation, and quality assurance.
  • Experience working in client-facing or stakeholder-facing environments.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar analytical programming tools.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong ability to translate complex data into clear insights, narratives, and decision-support recommendations.
  • Experience creating client-ready visualizations, presentations, and analytical storytelling.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstream components with strong attention to detail and quality control.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity while balancing analytical rigor, speed, and client context.
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience mentoring analysts and contributing to reusable analytical frameworks or best practices.
  • Experience in workforce analytics, skills data, HR technology, or labor economics is a plus.

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