Data Analyst, Protect Democracy

• Interest in public or civic data and commitment to data-driven and non-partisan analysis
• Ability to communicate a clear story with data, both in writing and presenting, that describes the context, insights, conclusions, and open questions
• Proficiency in Python, R, or any programming language commonly used in data analysis. (Note: the team uses Python exclusively, but can provide the necessary training for those who demonstrate proficiency in other languages.)
• Growth mindset and comfortability with an open and transparent culture that values feedback up, down and sideways
• Excellent critical thinking skills,demonstrated by enthusiasm for investigating novel problems and exercising sound judgments about how to get to optimal solutions
• Rigorous attention to detail and the highest standards for excellence in execution
• Ability to track, prioritize, and, where necessary, triage work in order to use time in the most efficient and productive way
• Comfort working with small teams, proactively working to build the organizational culture and figure out what’s needed to move your work forward

Desirable

• Review and analyze changes in voter registration data and absentee ballot data in order to provide election officials with timely insights and answers to data questions
• Write and present data reports that are accessible to the team, partners, and election administrators
• Conduct legal/policy research as needed to provide context for your reports; contribute to research that utilizes VoteShield’s unique datasets and skills to assess election administration policies
• Expand and enrich our current data with external datasets
• Create, refine, and document your standards for reporting, and compare and collaborate to develop best practices for the team
• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective partners in the election community
• Support work across Protect Democracy that can be enhanced through data analysis