Lead Research Analyst - 1078

4 weeks, 1 day 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 insight delivery.
  • Translate large and complex workforce datasets into actionable recommendations for client decisions.
  • Create executive-ready narratives, visualizations, and presentations.
  • Ensure analytical outputs support strategic decisions and transformation initiatives.
  • Review and validate analysts’ work for accuracy, consistency, and rigor.
  • Document methodologies, data transformations, and analytical assumptions.
  • Monitor workflows for timeliness, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
  • Develop reusable templates, standard modules, and analytical assets.
  • Identify opportunities to improve analytical processes and standardization.
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams, assess workstream feasibility, and mentor analysts.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in analytics, consulting, research, or a related field.
  • Degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or another quantitative field preferred.
  • Experience in client-facing or stakeholder-facing environments.
  • Experience owning complex analytical workstreams end-to-end.
  • Strong quantitative analysis, data interpretation, quality assurance, and analytical storytelling skills.
  • Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and decision-support recommendations.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar analytical programming tools.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience mentoring analysts and developing reusable analytical frameworks; workforce analytics, skills data, HR technology, or labor economics experience is a plus.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
  • Must reside and work in a state where Lightcast is authorized to operate; several states are excluded from eligibility.

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