World Data Lab

Data Insights Analyst – Public Sector

World Data Lab

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Use softwares such as R to code and develop compelling visual insights by analyzing WDL’s datasets alongside external data sources.
  • Provide hands-on support for data-focused client projects, including coding, data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and bespoke impact analyses aligned with client needs.
  • Contribute to client engagement by preparing and delivering follow-up materials (e.g., decks and briefing notes), supporting technical questions during calls, and assisting with preparation for key meetings.
  • Work with colleagues across WDL’s global hubs to strengthen the organization’s public sector sales pipeline and contribute to SDG-related projects, ensuring data-driven insights are embedded into strategy and delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Strong academic or practical foundation in data science, coding, and quantitative analysis, with demonstrated ability to apply these skills in professional settings.
  • Proficiency in technical tools and programs, including R and Excel (experience with other programming or statistical languages is a plus).
  • Background in fields such as public policy, economics, or related disciplines that intersect with public sector research and analysis.
  • Prior work experience (minimum 3-5 years) applying data science and coding skills to real-world problems, ideally within research, analytics, or policy-focused environments.
  • Ability to translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong data cleaning and processing skills, particularly with large, messy datasets.
  • Excellent knowledge of statistical and econometric methods.
  • Strong quality assurance mindset and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical work into clear insights.
  • Collaborative team player, comfortable working across functions and international teams.
Benefits
  • The opportunity to make an impact in a well-established big data SaaS scale-up.
  • Work with leading global public sector clients.
  • Be part of a diverse team of highly motivated and like-minded individuals.
  • Opportunity to shape your career through personal development plan supported by the growth opportunities.
  • A dynamic, inclusive environment where collaboration with colleagues across the globe is part of everyday life.
  • Hybrid working model.

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Hard skills
data sciencecodingquantitative analysisdata cleaningdata processingstatistical methodseconometric methodsquality assuranceimpact analysisdata visualization
Soft skills
effective communicationpresentation skillscollaborative team playerattention to detailability to translate complex dataclient engagementsupporting technical questionspreparing follow-up materialsworking across functionsstrengthening sales pipeline
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