Senior Research/Data Analyst, Housing Center

Senior ResearchData Analyst, Housing Center

Company Housing Center
Job title Senior Research/Data Analyst
Job location Washington DC
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Research/Data Analyst
    • Perform statistical analyses and modeling according to detailed specifications to support small studies and fulfill ad-hoc requests.
    • Combine processes, techniques, and methodologies from various fields to perform predictive and statistical analyses on large and often disparate datasets.
    • Create data listings, tabulations, graphs, and figures for studies and reports.
    • Integrate data from various sources as required.
    • Assemble financial, workforce, technological, economic, statistical, and other operational datasets to inform comparative and predictive analyses of housing issues.
    • Examine data for trends and anomalies to draw actionable conclusions.
    • Forecast trends and derive key indicators.
  • Senior Research/Data Analyst
    • Using statistical software, perform statistical analyses and modeling to support small to large studies and fulfill ad-hoc requests.
    • Develop models, algorithms, and metrics to facilitate data interpretation. Work with various AEI employees to present and operationalize data to achieve accessible insights.
    • Combine processes, techniques, and methodologies from various fields to perform predictive and statistical analyses and modeling on large and often disparate datasets.
    • Create data listings, tabulations, graphs, and figures for studies and reports.
    • Examine data for trends and anomalies to draw actionable conclusions.
    • Forecast trends and derive key indicators.
    • Integrate data from various sources as required.
    • Take action to solve problems and issues that routinely arise in areas of assigned responsibility.
    • Apply in-depth, professional knowledge to independently solve a full range of complex problems.

Requirements & Skills:

  • Research/Data Analyst: a master’s or bachelor’s degree and at least two years of work experience
  • Senior Research/Data Analyst: a master’s degree and at least one year of work experience or a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of work experience
  • A degree in economics, finance, real estate, public policy, computer science, or a related discipline
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Fluency in data analysis tools and languages including Stata, R, and/or Python
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • A demonstrated interest in housing and public policy research
  • A strong understanding of statistical methods and data science techniques
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new skills
  • Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards
  • The capacity to meticulously document all data processes, methodologies, and analyses
  • An ambitious outlook, comfort with working independently, and readiness to learn new skills as projects demand
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
  • Experience with SQL (Postgres, MySQL, DBT, DuckDB) and ETL/ELT data engineer workflows
  • Proficiency with geospatial analysis and visualization, particularly with web mapping tools, such as Leaflet, Mapbox, Deck.gl, or ArcGIS/QGIS
  • Experience with web development using Javascript, Typescript, NodeJS, or PHP
  • Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau, Quarto, ggplot2, or Matplotlib
  • Familiarity with version control software, e.g. Git/Github, Docker, and Python environments.

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