Lead Research Analyst - 1078

Lightcast; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightcast is seeking a Lead Analyst, Consulting (Research & Insights) to lead complex analytics projects end-to-end, translating large workforce data into actionable insights for strategic client decisions.

The role combines advanced analytics with client delivery and team leadership, requiring strong storytelling, visualization, and mentoring capabilities to elevate the team and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of analytics, consulting, or related field.
• Degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience with client-facing environments.
• Ability to deliver end-to-end analytical projects.
• Strong data interpretation and QA skills.
• Advanced SQL and Python proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end analytical workstreams from framing through delivery.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for client decisions.
• Develop executive-ready narratives, visuals, and presentations communicating key findings.
• Mentor analysts and maintain high analytical quality and standards.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Mentoring analysts

Analytical storytelling

Project management

Client facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Jupyter

Job description

Important information before applying:

Location: This position is remote; however, Lightcast can only employ individuals who live and work in states where the company is authorized to operate. At this time, we cannot employ individuals residing or working in the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Work Authorization: To respect your time, we cannot provide employment visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Before applying, please confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

The Lead Analyst, Consulting (Research & Insights) is a senior, hands‑on role within the Professional Services Research & Insights team. This position sits at the intersection of advanced analytics, client delivery, and team leadership. The Lead Analyst owns complex analytical workstreams end‑to‑end, translating large and complex workforce datasets into clear, actionable insights that support strategic client decisions. The role also contributes to developing scalable methodologies, maintaining high analytical standards, and mentoring analysts to elevate the overall quality and impact of analytical work.

Major Responsibilities:

Analytical Delivery & Insight Development

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of complex analytical workstreams from problem framing through final insights.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for client decision‑making.
• Develop executive‑ready narratives, visualizations, and presentations that clearly communicate key findings.
• Ensure insights are structured to support strategic decisions and transformation initiatives.

Quality Assurance & Analytical Rigor

• Ensure data accuracy, methodological consistency, and alignment with delivery standards.
• Review and validate analytical work from Senior Analysts and Analysts to maintain quality and rigor.
• Maintain thorough documentation of methodologies, data transformations, and analytical assumptions.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Monitor analytical workflows to ensure timeliness, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Develop templates, standard modules, and reusable analytical assets for current and future engagements.
• Identify opportunities to improve analytical processes, methodologies, and standardization.

Engagement Support & Collaboration

• Support the assessment of analytical feasibility, complexity, and effort for proposed workstreams.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure analytical outputs align with project objectives.

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in analytics, consulting, research, or a related field.
• Degree in quantitative field preferred (Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field)
• Experience working in client‑facing or stakeholder‑facing environments.
• Demonstrated experience owning complex analytical workstreams end‑to‑end, from problem framing to delivery.
• Strong ability to translate complex data into clear insights, narratives, and decision‑support recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple analytical workstream components with strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity while balancing analytical rigor, speed, and client context.
• Experience creating client‑ready visualizations, presentations, and analytical storytelling.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong background in quantitative analysis, data interpretation, and quality assurance.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar analytical programming tools.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience mentoring analysts and contributing to reusable analytical frameworks or best practices.
• Experience in workforce analytics, skills data, HR technology, or labor economics is a plus.

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with our headquarters located in Moscow, ID (US) and other 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 does not discriminate on the basis of federally protected statuses. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity of thought and unique perspectives. 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.