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Economist
Lightcast, Russia
Experience
1 Year
Salary
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Jul 5, 2022
Last Date
Aug 5, 2022
Location(s)
Job Description
The Economist at Lightcast works with the Education Consulting team to produce innovative datasets, data models, visualizations, and reports that answer our Education clients’ most pressing problems around training the future workforce. A successful candidate will bring a passion for finding creative ways to apply data to solve client problems by developing and bringing to market actionable insights.Core Responsibilities- Collaborate with team members to conduct quantitative analysis using Lightcast data and other data sources for colleges and universities.
- Scope, build, and deliver innovative analytical datasets, reports, and visualizations that answer our Education clients’ most pressing problems around training the future workforce.
- Document methodology and findings of the quantitative analyses, with the added ability of simplifying and interpreting the findings into digestible insights to a variety of audiences.
- Communicate to clients key findings of the analyses, including how to use the findings to make data-driven decisions.
- Deliver projects punctually, utilizing excellent time management skills while juggling multiple responsibilities.
- Contribute to positive team culture by participating in team-building activities and being a supportive and empathetic colleague.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong quality assurance skills with attention to detail in both quantitative analyses and technical writing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite with advanced skills in Excel.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to look at the numbers, trends, and data to derive conclusions based on findings.
- Ability to compose written analyses that explain complex economic concepts in simple terms.
- Experience with SQL or Python, or related analytical tools and programming languages, preferred.
Credentials and Experience- Master’s degree in Economics or in a field with a quantitative and analytic focus, or Bachelor’s degree in a field with a strong quantitative and analytic focus and at least 3-years of experience in performing statistical or economic analysis.
- Experience making data-driven decisions, preferably for higher education institutions.
Lightcast is an equal Opportunity Employer. Job Specification
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