Data Analyst

Role Overview

• Lead our data visualization and analytics work: Setup, upgrade, and troubleshoot both internal and external dashboards. Proactively provide analysis for ongoing work. Curate a culture of data-driven decision making and self-service analytics.
• Manage the lifecycle of data requests: Actively monitor and respond to the internal Slack data requests, engaging in timely back-and-forth communication with staff to clarify technical requirements, provide status updates, and ensure the final data delivery matches the strategic need.
• Document data standards and how-tos: Create and maintain clear documentation (data dictionaries and schema maps) for data sources and reporting logic to ensure a shared understanding of metrics across the agency.
• Train and support teammates on data products and digital tools: Provide technical training and assistance to team members. Offer guidance and support to teammates utilizing digital tools.
• Execute list rentals and buys: Lead the coordination and execution of internal and external email and phone data rentals and buys. Manage the secure transfer of PII.
• Cross-platform quality assurance: Perform regular audits to reconcile data discrepancies between CRMs (e.g., ActionKit vs. ActBlue) and reporting tools to ensure the "single source of truth" remains accurate.
• Support teammates in testing setup and rigor: Partner with strategy teams to design rigorous A/B tests for their different tactics, and analyze results to provide statistical confidence on high-performing content.
• Lead agency-wide data modelling: Design, deploy, validate, and improve models for strategy teams to use in their day-to-day work using rigorous statistical methods.
• Support the Data Department: Be a team player, provide support and feedback for technical projects led by the Data Department.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management, adapting to evolving business needs and contributing to the team’s success.

Requirements

• Proficiency in SQL.
• Experience with data visualizations in Looker Studio, Tableau or a similar tool.
• Strong analytical skills with a passion for quantitative problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and effective multitasking abilities.
• Eagerness to excel in a fast-paced environment, possessing a proactive attitude toward tackling unique challenges and devising creative solutions.
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets, with experience utilizing advanced formulas.
• Familiarity with dbt for data transformation.

Strongly Preferred but Not Required

• 3+ years of professional experience
• Previous experience in a political campaign, nonprofit organization, or political consultancy is highly valued.
• Experience with the Democratic Party's technology stack, including ActBlue, ActionKit, Action Network, Civis, and NGPVAN.
• Experience in designing or developing analytical or statistical models.
• Proficiency in Python.
• An understanding of product development and management.
• Experience leveraging AI to support technical problem solving

Tech Stack

• Python
• SQL
• Tableau

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for health, dental and vision
• Zero deductible health plan
• Wellness benefits, which include free memberships to One Medical, Health Advocate, and Talkspace
• Profit-sharing plan: share in the growth and success of Middle Seat
• Mobile phone or internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
• 6% employer match on your 401k retirement account
• 20 paid vacation days off, plus 2 floating holidays
• Unlimited sick leave
• Commuter benefits for public transportation
• Coworking/Office Space Stipend for Remote Employees
• 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• $100 monthly student loan reimbursement
• $350 monthly mental health benefit
• $1,000 annual professional development reimbursement