Data Analyst, U.S. News & World Report, Washington, DC
U.S. News & World Report -
Washington, DC,
US
Data Analyst
Date Posted: 2024-05-22
Job description
Description
U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.
We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our "Best" series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.
We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Your role in helping us shape the future:
U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills toward producing the company's graduate school, college and K-12 rankings. One week you may update code to the ranking algorithms; another week you may be performing quality assurance on statistical data collected. You will be working on a small team and very quickly will be involved in the facets of the rankingsfrom research and analysis through reporting data and testing the website.
This position is a Hybrid based role, which will require the applicant to come into our Washington, DC office. Only local applicants will be considered at this time.
Are you up to the challenge?
Position Requirements
You should definitely have:
It would be nice if you had:
What it's like to work with us:
Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News' dedication to our consumers.
Other Job Info:
#LI-DNI #LI-AD1 #LI-Remote
Full-Time/Part-Time
-unspecified-
Number of Openings
1
About the Organization
U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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This position is currently accepting applications.
U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.
We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our "Best" series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.
We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Your role in helping us shape the future:
U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills toward producing the company's graduate school, college and K-12 rankings. One week you may update code to the ranking algorithms; another week you may be performing quality assurance on statistical data collected. You will be working on a small team and very quickly will be involved in the facets of the rankingsfrom research and analysis through reporting data and testing the website.
This position is a Hybrid based role, which will require the applicant to come into our Washington, DC office. Only local applicants will be considered at this time.
Are you up to the challenge?
- Possess a keen eye for detail and sharp critical thinking skills for conducting quality assurance of datasets.
- Are proficient ingesting, merging and transforming messy, disparate files.
- You have an evaluative, analytical mindset which you can employ to solve coding and methodology challenges.
- Feel comfortable explaining technical information to non-technical audiences.
Position Requirements
You should definitely have:
- At least three years of experience in coding with statistical software packages, preferably STATA.
- Ability to query databases such as by using SQL statements.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct quality assurance of non-pristine datasets.
It would be nice if you had:
- Career or academic experience in the following: survey research, regression analysis, project management.
- Experience using control systems to track changes like Git repository.
- Experience or interest in K-12 and higher education.
What it's like to work with us:
Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News' dedication to our consumers.
- Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
- Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
- Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
- Collaborative Work Environment ~ Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers
Other Job Info:
- Applicants must submit a Cover Letter and either a CV or Resume to be considered.
- These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
- U.S. News & World Report strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated (including boosters).
#LI-DNI #LI-AD1 #LI-Remote
Full-Time/Part-Time
-unspecified-
Number of Openings
1
About the Organization
U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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This position is currently accepting applications.