On-Site Economic Research Analyst & Junior Data Scientist

Lightcast

Moscow (ID)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Lightcast is hiring an Economic Research Analyst / Junior Data Scientist for its Professional Services team in Moscow, Idaho. The role translates client research questions into data analyses and repeatable workflows, delivering clear, actionable insights for public sector organizations, educational institutions, companies, and other economic stakeholders.

Responsibilities include querying large datasets with SQL, Python, and Snowflake; building data pipelines; applying quantitative methods; and

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 another quantitatively focused 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 for analyses.
Apply statistical and quantitative methods to answer client questions.
Develop client-ready materials in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; create visualizations and dashboards in Tableau.
Present research to clients and internal teams; communicate findings clearly.