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Economic Research Analyst / Junior Data Scientist - 1089

Lightcast
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with data science or economics backgrounds and experience in statistical analysis will find this remote role in labor market insights appealing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2–4 years of quantitative research or data science experience and a degree in economics or related fields
    — “2–4 years of experience in quantitative research, data analysis, or data science.”
  • Individuals who can build repeatable data workflows and translate complex research into actionable insights
    — “translates client research questions into data analyses and repeatable workflows”
  • Professionals comfortable with using AI tools in research and presenting findings clearly to stakeholders
    — “Use LLM tools to assist with coding, debugging, documentation, data tasks, dashboards, and draft deliverables”

Things to consider

  • US work authorization is mandatory, as no visa sponsorship is available
    — “we cannot provide employment visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future”
  • The role requires adapting methods into repeatable workflows and maintaining accuracy in research
    — “Adapt proven methods into repeatable workflows, trial new research approaches, and apply core labor market economics concepts.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with SQL, Python, and Snowflake in data pipeline development
    — “Query, clean, and analyze large datasets using SQL, Python, and Snowflake.”
  • Showcase ability to produce client-ready visualization tools like Tableau
    — “Develop client-ready materials in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as visualizations and dashboards in Tableau or similar tools.”
  • Emphasize statistical methods used in prior work, such as benchmarking and trend analysis
    — “Apply statistical and quantitative methods, such as benchmarking, correlation, and trend analysis”
  • Demonstrate knowledge of AI tools and their application in labor market research
    — “Keep current with AI tools relevant to labor market research and share useful approaches with the team.”
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills by including examples of presenting findings to stakeholders
    — “Present research to clients and internal teams, and communicate findings in ways that reflect what the data can support.”
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What success looks like

  • translate client research questions into data analyses
  • build and maintain data pipelines
  • develop client-ready materials
Typical background
quantitative researchdata analysisdata science

Skills & requirements

Required

SQLPythonSnowflakeStatistical MethodsData Visualization

Preferred

LLM ToolsAI Tools

Stack & domain

SQLPythonSnowflakeApisTableauEconomicsPublic PolicyData ScienceStatistics

About the role

Original posting from Lightcast via Lever

Important information before applying:

Work Authorization: To respect your time, we cannot provide employment visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Before applying, please confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Lightcast is hiring an Economic Research Analyst / Junior Data Scientist for its Professional Services team. The role translates client research questions into data analyses and repeatable workflows, producing clear, actionable insights for public sector organizations, educational institutions, companies, and other economic stakeholders.

Major Responsibilities::

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Query, clean, and analyze large datasets using SQL, Python, and Snowflake. Sources may include Lightcast data, government and third-party data, and client datasets.

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Build and maintain data pipelines and create indices or composite measures for custom analyses.

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Apply statistical and quantitative methods, such as benchmarking, correlation, and trend analysis, to answer client questions.

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Adapt proven methods into repeatable workflows, trial new research approaches, and apply core labor market economics concepts.

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Develop client-ready materials in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as visualizations and dashboards in Tableau or similar tools.

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Present research to clients and internal teams, and communicate findings in ways that reflect what the data can support.

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Use LLM tools to assist with coding, debugging, documentation, data tasks, dashboards, and draft deliverables; review and refine outputs for accuracy and quality.

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Keep current with AI tools relevant to labor market research and share useful approaches with the team.

Education and Experience::

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2–4 years of experience in quantitative research, data analysis, or data science.

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Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Data Science, Statistics, or another quantitatively focused field.

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Experience working with APIs to access, integrate, and analyze data.

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with our headquarters located in Moscow, ID (US) and other offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India.  We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities.

Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of federally protected statuses. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity of thought and unique perspectives. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

Source: Lightcast careers (Lever)

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