Remote Senior Data Analyst - Policy Data Lab

University of California; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley invites a Senior Data Analyst to join the California Policy Lab (CPL) and work with leading social policy researchers. You will implement data linkages, manage large administrative datasets, and develop ETL pipelines for research initiatives across California.

Strong programming in Python/R/Stata/SAS and MS SQL Server expertise are essential. The role reports to CPL’s Research Director and supports policy-relevant analyses, dashboards, and maps while

Qualifications

• Extensive programming experience in Python, R, Stata, and/or SAS with Git version control.
• Experience analyzing very large datasets (>10TB).
• Experience building and maintaining SQL databases, preferably MS SQL Server.
• Strong data-management practices and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams on complex analyses.

Responsibilities

• Writes and troubleshoots code to prepare analysis datasets and complete research tasks.
• Implements linkages of large administrative datasets and maintains base hashing/ linkage code with researchers.
• Prepares graphs, tables, maps, or other visual displays of research results.
• Builds and maintains ETL pipelines and improves data automation for CPL data sources.
• Maintains a data management plan and version control for principal datasets.
• Designs and optimizes relational databases (MS SQL Server) for sensitive datasets.

Skills

Python

R

Stata

SAS

Git

SQL

Data analysis

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Data Science/Statistics/Economics

Master’s degree (preferred) or 2 years relevant experience

Tools

MS SQL Server

VMware

Job description

University of California, Berkeley invites a Senior Data Analyst to join the California Policy Lab (CPL) and work with leading social policy researchers. You will implement data linkages, manage large administrative datasets, and develop ETL pipelines for research initiatives across California.

Strong programming in Python/R/Stata/SAS and MS SQL Server expertise are essential. The role reports to CPL’s Research Director and supports policy-relevant analyses, dashboards, and maps while