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LightcastEconomic Research Analyst / Junior Data Scientist - 1089
Lightcast is seeking an Economic Research Analyst / Junior Data Scientist to join its Professional Services team. The employer functions as a global leader in labor…
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Lightcast is seeking an Economic Research Analyst / Junior Data Scientist to join its Professional Services team. The employer functions as a global leader in labor market insights, collaborating with partners on six continents to foster economic prosperity and mobility for communities, institutions, companies, and individuals. In this role, the professional will convert client research inquiries into data analyses and scalable workflows to generate actionable insights for public sector entities,…
Job Description
Lightcast is seeking an Economic Research Analyst / Junior Data Scientist to join its Professional Services team. The employer functions as a global leader in labor market insights, collaborating with partners on six continents to foster economic prosperity and mobility for communities, institutions, companies, and individuals. In this role, the professional will convert client research inquiries into data analyses and scalable workflows to generate actionable insights for public sector entities, educational institutions, and other economic stakeholders.
This position is suited for a quantitative professional with experience in data science, research, or data analysis who can manage large datasets, apply statistical methodologies, and build visualizations or client-ready deliverables. Team members utilize artificial intelligence and large language model tools to assist with coding, debugging, drafting deliverables, and building dashboards, while maintaining human oversight for quality assurance. The employer operates as an equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity.
Responsibilities
- Query, clean, and analyze large datasets utilizing SQL, Python, and Snowflake from Lightcast, government, third party, and client sources
- Construct and maintain data pipelines while generating indices or composite measures for tailored analyses
- Apply statistical and quantitative techniques including benchmarking, correlation, and trend analysis to address client questions
- Adapt proven methodologies into repeatable workflows, test new research approaches, and utilize core labor market economics concepts
- Produce client-ready documents using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word alongside dashboards and visualizations in tools like Tableau
- Communicate research findings to clients and internal teams based strictly on supporting data
- Leverage large language model tools to support coding, debugging, documentation, data tasks, dashboards, and draft deliverables while reviewing outputs for accuracy
- Stay updated on relevant artificial intelligence tools for labor market research and share useful strategies with the team
Requirements
- 2 to 4 years of experience in quantitative research, data analysis, or data science
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer visa sponsorship
- Experience working with APIs to access, integrate, and analyze data
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Data Science, Statistics, or another quantitatively focused field
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