Analytics Associate I

About BlueLabs

BlueLabs is a leading provider of analytics services and technology dedicated to helping our partners do the most good with their data. Our team of analysts, scientists, engineers, and strategists hail from diverse backgrounds yet share a passion for using data to solve the world’s greatest social and analytical challenges. Since our inception we’ve worked with more than 400 organizations ranging from advocacy groups, unions, political campaigns, and international groups. In addition, we service an ever-expanding portfolio of commercial clients in the automotive, travel, CPG, entertainment, healthcare, media, and telecom industries. Along the way, we’ve developed some of the most innovative tools available in analytics, media optimization, reporting, and influencer outreach.

About the team

The Strategic Analytics Team at BlueLabs drives high quality, innovative research and analysis across BlueLabs’ client sectors, including commercial, political, and non-profit clients, to inform data-driven decisions and strategy. Team members analyze and interpret data, provide strategic program insight, drive innovation across sectors, and collaborate closely with both our client and technical teams. 

About the role:

As part of the Insights at BlueLabs, you’ll be working with a group of analysts and data scientists who work across BlueLabs’ client sectors, including commercial, political, and non-profit clients, to inform data-driven decisions and strategy.

This position requires a mix of analysis, data management, presentation, and communication skills. You’ll be responsible for technical analysis as well as putting together the reports and calculators that will power our solutions as well as working on the client-facing materials that summarizes those findings.

The Analytics Associate I is an entry level role great for those who have done data work in the past, either at school or in a professional environment, and are looking to become more experienced practitioners in their field. 

You will join a team of senior associates and analysts that can help deepen your understanding of both data analytics and the art of data storytelling. 

Tools of the Trade

• We work closely with our data science team, so an understanding of statistical concepts or a desire and interest in them is helpful
• We use big data sets so some comfort with tools such as SQL and some statistical and/or spreadsheet software are nice to have. If you don’t already have that experience, you can also learn it on the job.
• We use an array of business intelligence tools to visualize our findings.  Members of our team have different strengths such as GIS or Tableau, so those are a plus, though not a requirement
• We’re only successful if we can communicate our findings; writing skills, PowerPoint, Keynote and other tools of the consultant toolbox will help you succeed in this job

What we are seeking:

• You might have a bachelor’s degree in a related field with some statistical background or experience analyzing data and coming up with solutions
• You are passionate about harnessing data-driven solutions to improve social outcomes
• You’re eager to learn the fundamental techniques in data management, analysis, and visualization
• You can recognize patterns and are careful to check assumptions—whether they are your own or someone else’s
• You have excellent attention to detail
• Preferred skills include at least some, but not all, of the following:
• Experience or interest in learning a programming language (Python, Java, Ruby, SQL, etc.).
• Familiarity in statistical programs (SAS, SPSS, R, etc.).
• Spreadsheet and presentation software (Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, Keynote).
• Data visualization and business intelligence tools (GIS, Tableau, Periscope etc.).

What We Offer:

BlueLabs offers a friendly work environment and competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Salary: $58,500
• Premier health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401K matching
• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid personal and volunteer leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 weeks paid parental leave
• Professional development stipend & tuition reimbursement
• Macbook Pro laptop & tech accessories
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stipend for mobile device
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive & collaborative culture 
• Flexible working hours
• Remote friendly (within the U.S.)
• Pre-tax transportation options for commuting to our office in Washington, DC
• Lunches and snacks
• And more! 

The salary range for candidates who meet the minimum posted qualifications reflects the Company’s good faith understanding and belief as to the wage range, and is accurate as of the date of this job posting.

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, as a company policy, BlueLabs strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning employment, and may ask employees to provide proof of COVID vaccination upon request, in each case unless the employee has an approved request for medical or religious accommodation or exemption, or except where prohibited by law. BlueLabs will evaluate requests for reasonable accommodations for applicants unable to be vaccinated due to a religious belief, disability, pregnancy, or on an individualized basis in accordance with applicable laws. BlueLabs adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations.

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