Urban Policy & Data Analyst — Tableau & Research

Timessquarealliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Times Square Alliance is seeking a Policy & Research Analyst to study urban policy, data, and the public realm, reporting to the Director of Policy & Research.

The role blends analytical work with government relations and outreach, including building Tableau dashboards, analyzing datasets, drafting testimony, and communicating findings through reports and visuals for city partners and stakeholders in New York City.

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent data interpretation and storytelling with data.
• Ability to juggle ongoing responsibilities with new projects and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Update and report on economic indicators and research
• Analyze and maintain datasets related to Times Square and NYC trends
• Track legislation, policy developments, and agency actions relevant to the Alliance
• Use Excel, Tableau, and R/Python to present data and identify trends
• Create clear charts, maps, dashboards, and reports for presentations
• Develop surveys and communicate results
• Assist with meetings with government and community partners, including testimony
• Support planning of new initiatives related to public plazas and the public realm
• Design presentations and marketing materials using InDesign/Illustrator

Job description

The Times Square Alliance is seeking a Policy & Research Analyst to study urban policy, data, and the public realm, reporting to the Director of Policy & Research.

The role blends analytical work with government relations and outreach, including building Tableau dashboards, analyzing datasets, drafting testimony, and communicating findings through reports and visuals for city partners and stakeholders in New York City.