University Of Louisiana At Lafayette Lafayette , LA 70593
Posted 3 weeks ago
Position Title: Data Analyst
Department: 9261|Kathleen B Blanco Public Policy Ctr
Responsibilities:
The Kathleen Blanco Public Policy Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is an independent, interdisciplinary research center and archive engaged in research across a range of topics in public policy. Our core policy areas of focus include education, poverty and economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, health and healthcare, the coast and environment, and governmental ethics.
Responsibilities:
The Data Analyst is a staff researcher who is expected to support research efforts at the intersection of data analysis and public policy. A successful Data Analyst will provide leadership for data-intensive research projects and contribute to other projects that need advanced data analysis. The Data Analyst will help support grant and other funding opportunities that will help expand the Center's capacity for research. In their work at the center, the Data Analyst will collaborate with other members of the Blanco Center team as well as researchers across campus and beyond.
Essential Functions:
Adept at project management and demonstrated the ability to provide technical support across a range of research projects
Able to manage research tasks including timelines to complete interim steps and contribute toward overall project completion, ensuring timely completion of major milestones and project deliverables
Ability to manage, organize, and interpret data, write reports, and prepare data both for public consumption and for use in the Blanco Center's research and publications
Excellent writing skills and ability to draft narrative material for incorporation into research reports
Skilled at providing constructive recommendations on design and implementation of research projects to senior members of the Blanco Center staff
Supportive of efforts to secure new research
Capable of participating in virtual and in-person meetings with external partners and research sponsors
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Urban Planning, Quantitative Social Sciences, Biostatistics, or a related field
Previous coursework and research experience in at least one Blanco Center priority policy area
Experience working with statistical software packages such as R, Python, STATA, SAS, and/or SPSS as well as prior experience working in ArcGIS and/or Tableau are preferred
Demonstrated creativity in problem solving, self-motivation, and ability to work collaboratively in teams.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, and familiarity with a range of computer software (including by not limited to Microsoft Office).
Candidate must demonstrate creativity in problem solving, must be self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively in teams
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University Of Louisiana At Lafayette