Economic Research Analyst / Junior Data Scientist

DataJobs; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightcast is seeking an Economic Research Analyst / Junior Data Scientist to join its Professional Services team in Moscow, Idaho. The role focuses on transforming client research needs into structured analyses, repeatable workflows, and outputs grounded in labor market economics.

Responsibilities include querying large datasets with SQL and Python, building data pipelines, and producing client-ready materials in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Tableau.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in quantitative research, data analysis, or data science.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, public policy, data science, statistics, or related field.
• Experience using APIs to access, integrate, and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Query, clean, and analyze large datasets using SQL, Python, and Snowflake.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, and create indices or composite measures.
• Use benchmarking, correlation, and trend analysis to answer client questions.
• Translate approaches into repeatable workflows and test new research methods.
• Prepare client-ready outputs in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word with visualizations in Tableau.
• Present findings to clients and internal stakeholders, aligning conclusions with data.
• Utilize LLM tools to support coding, debugging, documentation, and dashboards.
• Stay current on AI tools relevant to labor market research and share methods.
• Deliver milestones on time, document tools, and support proposals and RFP responses.
• Collaborate with consultants, researchers, and analysts as a team member.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics/Public Policy/Data Science/Statistics

Tools

SQL

Python

Snowflake

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Tableau

LLM tools

AI tools

Job description

Lightcast is seeking an Economic Research Analyst / Junior Data Scientist to join its Professional Services team in Moscow, Idaho. In this role, you will transform client research needs into structured analyses, repeatable workflows, and client-ready outputs grounded in quantitative methods and labor market economics.

Responsibilities

• Query, clean, and analyze large datasets using SQL, Python, and Snowflake.
• Build and maintain data pipelines; create indices or composite measures to support custom analyses.
• Use statistical and quantitative methods such as benchmarking, correlation, and trend analysis to address client questions.
• Translate established approaches into repeatable workflows, test new research approaches, and apply core concepts from labor market economics.
• Create client-ready materials in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, including visualizations and dashboards in Tableau or comparable tools.
• Present research findings to clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring communication aligns with what the data supports.
• Use LLM tools to support coding, debugging, documentation, data tasks, dashboard development, and draft deliverables; review and refine outputs for accuracy and quality.
• Stay current on AI tools relevant to labor market research and share effective approaches with the team.
• Deliver project milestones on time, document tools and methods, contribute to internal research and product work, and support proposals and RFP responses.
• Collaborate with consultants, researchers, and analysts as a supportive and empathetic team member.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in quantitative research, data analysis, or data science.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Data Science, Statistics, or another quantitatively focused field.
• Experience working with APIs to access, integrate, and analyze data.

Technology Stack

• SQL, Python, Snowflake
• Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Tableau
• LLM tools, AI tools

Location and Work Authorization

• On-site position in Moscow, Idaho requiring five days per week in the office. Candidates must currently live locally or be willing to relocate. Only candidates meeting this condition will be considered.
• Lightcast cannot provide employment visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Candidates must confirm they are authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Lightcast may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications and analyzing information. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.