Data Analyst I — Innovation & Measurement Research

National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. is seeking a Data Analyst I to support Examinations research with data extraction, cleaning and reporting.

You will help maintain large datasets, debug analysis tools, and contribute to automations under the guidance of senior researchers. The role emphasizes SQL, R or Python expertise, data visualization, and collaboration across teams to inform psychometric and regulatory insights.

Qualifications

• Two years of data analysis experience with SQL, R or Python.
• Associate’s degree or two years related experience required.
• Experience with JSON/XML and SQL/Delta Tables helpful.

Responsibilities

• Extract data and transform results for analyses.
• Conduct replication analyses and validate findings.
• Maintain data tables and enforce business rules.
• Communicate data findings to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain dashboards (PowerBI) and documentation.
• Support automation of operational and research tasks.

Skills

SQL

R

Python

Data visualization

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

PowerBI

PowerQuery Editor

Visual Studio Code

JSON/XML

Job description

National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. is seeking a Data Analyst I to support Examinations research with data extraction, cleaning and reporting.

You will help maintain large datasets, debug analysis tools, and contribute to automations under the guidance of senior researchers. The role emphasizes SQL, R or Python expertise, data visualization, and collaboration across teams to inform psychometric and regulatory insights.