The Research Analyst at Lightcast works with the Applied Research team to produce innovative

research, consulting reports, datasets, data models, and visualizations that answer our clients’ most

pressing problems about the future of work. 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

• 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 SQL, Python, or related analytical tools and programming languages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• 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 or analytical concepts in simple terms.

Credentials and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a field with a strong quantitative and analytic focus, or at least 3-years of experience in performing statistical or economic analysis.
• Experience making and communicating data-driven decisions, preferably in a role related to consulting, human resources, workforce planning, economic analysis, or a similar environment.

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) and Boston (MA) and 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 is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. 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.