Junior Research Analyst, Data Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and sustain data dashboards to ensure precise and timely reporting.

• Aid in the creation, maintenance, and automation of data pipelines and dashboards.

• Detect, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges related to data pipelines, dashboards, and automated processes.

• Address help desk inquiries from users of data dashboards and associated systems.

• Design and maintain data management scripts, including Stata .do files, Python scripts, and SQL queries.

• Conduct regular data quality assessments and validation procedures.

• Evaluate variable definitions, codebooks, and data management scripts for procedural uniformity.

• Document data management workflows, technical procedures, and system enhancements.

• Collaborate with project teams on data management, monitoring, and reporting tasks.

• Operate under the mentorship of seasoned technical staff.

• Provide support for a project based in Alaska while adhering to designated Alaska Time hours.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, information systems, or a closely related technical discipline.

• Proven programming expertise, especially in Python and/or SQL, demonstrated through coursework, internships, employment, or independent projects.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and technical problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Self-driven, with a readiness to learn new technologies and technical processes.

• Commitment to PRG's mission of enhancing programs and policies through thorough research and evaluation.

• Availability to work from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alaska Time, typically 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Central Time.

• Occasional evening or weekend availability may be necessary.

• Travel for 1–2 in-person meetings annually may be required.

• Preferred experience with Stata and/or JavaScript.

• Preferred experience in developing or maintaining dashboards using Cluvio, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.

• Preferred experience in developing automated data pipelines and data processing workflows.

• Preferred experience in data management and validation processes.

• Preferred experience with web content management systems such as WordPress.

• Preferred experience utilizing Git or other version control systems.

• Preferred familiarity with HIPAA and FERPA data privacy and security regulations.

• A cover letter, resume, application form, unofficial transcripts, and three references are required for application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Two weeks (10 days) of paid vacation annually, increasing to three weeks after one year of employment.

• Approximately 17 paid holidays each year, including an end-of-year office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day.

• Medical, dental, and vision group plans available; employer covers a portion of premiums.

• Supplemental insurance plans offered.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.

• After two years, eligibility to contribute to SIMPLE and Roth IRA retirement plans with employer matching.

• Option for remote work.

• Office space provided for individuals located in New Orleans, LA.

• Training on PRG's specific systems, tools, and procedures.

• Opportunities for technical skill enhancement and increased responsibilities.

• Casual work environment.

• Employee-owned company.