Lead Research Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete delivery of intricate analytical workstreams, from problem definition to final insights.

• Convert complex workforce datasets into straightforward, actionable insights and recommendations to aid client decision-making.

• Create executive-quality narratives, visualizations, and presentations that effectively communicate key findings.

• Organize insights to facilitate strategic decisions and transformation initiatives.

• Ensure the accuracy of data, consistency in methodology, and compliance with delivery standards.

• Review and validate the analytical work produced by Senior Analysts and Analysts.

• Document methodologies, data transformations, and analytical assumptions thoroughly.

• Oversee analytical workflows to ensure they are timely, efficient, and mitigate risks.

• Create templates, standard modules, and reusable analytical assets.

• Enhance analytical processes, methodologies, and standardization efforts.

• Evaluate the feasibility, complexity, and effort required for proposed workstreams.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams and clients to ensure analytical outputs align with project goals.

• Mentor analysts and contribute to the development of scalable methodologies and best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in analytics, consulting, research, or a related field.

• A degree in a quantitative discipline is preferred (Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field).

• Experience in client-facing or stakeholder-facing roles is essential.

• Proven ability to manage complex analytical workstreams from problem definition to delivery.

• Skill in translating complex data into clear insights, narratives, and recommendations for decision support.

• Capability to handle multiple components of analytical workstreams with a keen attention to detail and quality control.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity while maintaining analytical rigor, speed, and context for clients.

• Experience in creating client-ready visualizations, presentations, and analytical storytelling.

• Excellent communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• A solid background in quantitative analysis, data interpretation, and quality assurance.

• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar analytical programming tools.

• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience in mentoring analysts and contributing to reusable analytical frameworks or best practices.

• Background in workforce analytics, skills data, HR technology, or labor economics is a plus.

• Must have authorization 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; this role excludes Alaska, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to equality in the workplace and a focus on diversity of thought and unique perspectives.

• Opportunity for remote work-from-home arrangements.

• Professional development and mentoring through the analyst mentorship program.

• No employment visa sponsorship available.