About BlueLabs
BlueLabs is a leading provider of analytics services and technology dedicated to helping our partners do the most good with their data. Our team of analysts, scientists, engineers, and strategists hail from diverse backgrounds yet share a passion for using data to solve the world’s greatest social and analytical challenges. Since our inception we’ve worked with more than 400 organizations ranging from advocacy groups, unions, political campaigns, and international groups. In addition, we service an ever-expanding portfolio of commercial clients in the automotive, travel, CPG, entertainment, healthcare, media, and telecom industries. Along the way, we’ve developed some of the most innovative tools available in analytics, media optimization, reporting, and influencer outreach.
About the Team
The Strategic Analytics Team at BlueLabs drives high quality, innovative research and analysis across BlueLabs’ client sectors, including commercial, political, and non-profit clients, to inform data-driven decisions and strategy. Team members analyze and interpret data, provide strategic program insight, drive innovation across sectors, and collaborate closely with both our client and technical teams.
Our team is often called to answer questions like:
- What are the meaningful messaging takeaways from a poll of industry elites for a major corporation to consider in their paid communication?
- What political trends should a campaign be aware of, and what are the different pathways to victory?
- How do we present our models, calculators, and reports, so our partners get the information they need?
Tools of the Trade
- We work closely with our data science team, so an understanding of statistical concepts or a desire and interest in them is helpful
- We use big data sets so some comfort with tools such as SQL and some statistical and/or spreadsheet software are nice to have. If you don’t already have that experience, you can also learn it on the job.
- We use an array of business intelligence tools to visualize our findings. Members of our team have different strengths such as GIS or Tableau, so those are a plus, though not a requirement
- We’re only successful if we can communicate our findings; writing skills, PowerPoint, Keynote and other tools of the consultant toolbox will help you succeed in this job
About the Role:
As part of the Insights at BlueLabs, you’ll be working with a group of analysts and data scientists who work across BlueLabs’ client sectors, including commercial, political, and non-profit clients, to inform data-driven decisions and strategy.
This position requires a mix of analysis, data management, presentation, and communication skills. You’ll be responsible for technical analysis as well as putting together the reports and calculators that will power our solutions as well as working on the client-facing materials that summarizes those findings.
Analytics Associates at BlueLabs focus on the nuances of a client’s data and creating and implementing our solutions. Some of our work is templated, but our analysts excel when they come up with creative solutions to the problems. This will require creating new tools or analyzing existing outputs in a new light.
This is a great role for those who have done data work in the past, either at school or in a professional environment, and are looking to become experts in their field.
Some examples of projects you might work on:
- Answer defined analysis questions such as "what is the demographic makeup of this audience?" or "what was the turnout rate in our target counties?"
- Contribute to client-facing materials like memos or decks
- Clean and standardize datasets for yourself and others to run analysis on
- Use SQL to build tables and run counts
What We Are Seeking:
- You likely have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field with a statistical background or 1+ years of experience analyzing data and building reports
- You are passionate about harnessing data-driven solutions to improve social outcomes
- You’re eager to learn the fundamental techniques in data management, analysis, and visualization
- You can recognize patterns and are careful to check assumptions—whether they are your own or someone else’s
- You have excellent attention to detail
- Preferred skills include at least some, but not all, of the following:
- Experience with a programming language (Python, Java, Ruby, SQL, etc.).
- Statistical programs (SAS, SPSS, R, etc.).
- Spreadsheet and presentation software (Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, Keynote).
- Data visualization and business intelligence tools (GIS, Tableau, Periscope etc.).
What recruitment looks like:
The process for this position will include an HR phone screen, a technical assessment, and two virtual interviews. During the interview process, you will be asked questions to describe your background and experience relevant to the position. This may include providing examples of projects you worked on, tools or applications you've used, and knowledge you have applied. We often look for explanations of "how or why" so it's helpful to have details ready.
What We Offer:
The salary for this position is $67,000.
- BlueLabs offers a friendly work environment and competitive benefits package including:
- Premier health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401K matching
- Unlimited paid time off
- Paid personal and volunteer leave
- 13 paid holidays
- 15 weeks paid parental leave
- Professional development stipend & tuition reimbursement
- Macbook Pro laptop & tech accessories
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stipend for mobile device
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive & collaborative culture
- Flexible working hours
- Remote friendly (within the U.S.)
- Pre-tax transportation options for commuting to our office in Washington, DC
- Lunches and snacks
- And more!
The salary range for candidates who meet the minimum posted qualifications reflects the Company’s good faith understanding and belief as to the wage range, and is accurate as of the date of this job posting.
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, as a company policy, BlueLabs strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning employment. BlueLabs adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment; if not the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated. BlueLabs will evaluate requests for reasonable accommodations for applicants unable to be vaccinated due to a religious belief, disability, pregnancy, or on an individualized basis in accordance with applicable laws.
At BlueLabs, we celebrate, support and thrive on differences. Not only do they benefit our services, products, and community, but most importantly, they are to the benefit of our team. Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans statuses, disabilities and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, BlueLabs is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. BlueLabs endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If an applicant believes they require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, or has any questions or concerns, they should contact the Director, People Operations. BlueLabs participates in E-verify. EEO is the Law (Link to external DOL site)
