Data Analyst I/II - Build Dashboards & Insights (Hybrid)

National Opinion Research Center - NORC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a Data Analyst I or II to support the Statistics and Data Science department on a variety of research projects. You will train with statisticians and data scientists to perform data processing, cleaning, analysis, and dissemination.

The role involves importing, cleaning, transforming, validating datasets, developing charts and tables, and creating data documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, data science, computer science, or an equivalent field.
• 0-2 years' relevant experience (internships included).
• Statistical programming in multiple packages and databases, including Python (required).
• Familiarity working with large data sets, conducting statistical and quantitative modeling with strong programming.
• Strong foundation in analytic methods, data engineering, machine learning, and scientific methods of inquiry.
• Experience with data management, data reduction techniques and data visualization.
• Working knowledge of different types of data that can be sourced whether from administrative data, surveys, social media, or sensor data.
• Strong skills in problem solving and quantitative analysis are required, including a willingness to understand deviations and ask questions about data issues.
• Able to organize and prioritize work assignments to meet project needs.
• Strong communication, writing and data storytelling skills.
• Enthusiasm for teamwork and collaboration across disciplinary boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with statisticians, data scientists, technology experts, and subject matter experts to implement and improve data management and analysis activities.
• Develop programs and scripts for data cleaning, integration, transformation, and harmonization, as well as data quality checks and validation
• Support and enhance applications and databases already built for various research needs and produce data documentation and dictionaries.
• Create data dashboards and visualizations, including preparing charts, graphs, and tables for reports and presentations.
• Perform various types of data analysis and modeling, often involving multiple data sets.
• Contribute to documentation, reports, and presentations through writing sections, creating basic analytic summaries, and developing tables and graphics.
• Apply AI tools to help improve efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

Data storytelling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, data science, computer science, or an equivalent field

Tools

SAS

Tableau

Hadoop

Hive

Databricks

Job description

NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a Data Analyst I or II to support the Statistics and Data Science department on a variety of research projects. You will train with statisticians and data scientists to perform data processing, cleaning, analysis, and dissemination.

The role involves importing, cleaning, transforming, validating datasets, developing charts and tables, and creating data documentation.