Data Analyst – Taxonomy and Classification

Data Analyst responsible for evaluating labor market data quality for Lightcast. Focused on taxonomy improvement and ensuring data standards are met.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Tools & technologies

ElasticSearchSQL

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate and improve the quality, coverage, and relevance of Lightcast’s enriched data, models, and taxonomies.
Analyze and classify large-scale labor market data.
Resolve data ambiguities and develop decision-making frameworks.
Ensure data quality standards.

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field; advanced degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.
1–3 years of experience working with ML classification models, taxonomy development, or maintaining proprietary/government taxonomies across various data types.
Experience with SQL and data extraction/query languages such as Elasticsearch, KQL, or SPARQL.
Understanding of text analysis, natural language processing (NLP), machine learning (ML), and statistical analysis techniques preferred.
Experience with AI coding copilots such as Claude or Codex is a plus.

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysismachine learningclassification modelstaxonomy developmentdata extractionSQLElasticsearchKQLSPARQLnatural language processing

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingproblem-solvingdecision-makingattention to detail