Lead, Research & Data Analytics – Media Incentives

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in New York seeks a Senior Manager of Research and Data Analytics to lead data-driven initiatives across film and media incentive programs. You will oversee data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting for executive leadership, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights.

The role emphasizes data strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and policy analysis in state incentives. 5+ years of analytics experience and proficiency in MS Access, SQL, Excel, and data warehousing are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in research, analysis, program evaluation, public affairs, business operations or relevant field; master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in leading research and analytical initiatives, managing complex datasets, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience in government, nonprofit or media production sectors strongly preferred; familiarity with state budgets, public programs, and legislative processes is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Access, MS Dynamics, Excel, SQL and data warehousing tools; strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research evaluation and data analysis efforts across all programs, developing reporting datasets and maintaining data quality.
• Independently conduct research on complex topics, gathering, evaluating, and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
• Translate research into documents and spreadsheets.
• Develop and implement data analytics strategies, roadmaps, and best practices to support program execution.
• Produce high-level technical reporting, including memos, executive briefings, and data-driven analyses for all programs in the MPTV office.
• Manage data extraction, database maintenance, and analytical reporting, including preparation of memos and briefing materials for regular meetings.

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Reporting

Executive briefing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Access

MS Dynamics

Excel

SQL

Data warehousing

Job description

Socket.dev in New York seeks a Senior Manager of Research and Data Analytics to lead data-driven initiatives across film and media incentive programs. You will oversee data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting for executive leadership, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights.

The role emphasizes data strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and policy analysis in state incentives. 5+ years of analytics experience and proficiency in MS Access, SQL, Excel, and data warehousing are