Demographics Data Analyst Jobs

We seek a passionate, articulate, likable, and smart individual to join our small and growing team as a Demographics Data Analyst. This is a unique opportunity to significantly impact our company and our client’s long-term business planning by contributing to the design and construction of a cutting-edge research platform.

Responsibilities:

• Document, automate, and enhance data management and data processes.
• Develop and manage data analysis, processing, and management systems to deliver best-in-the-world research, insights, and recommendations for clients in the housing, construction, and related industries.
• Solve complex data analysis problems with technical expertise, creativity, and sound judgment.
• Effectively communicate technical results to a broad audience in an easily understandable format.
• Take ownership of quantitative data analysis, data management, and processes for our new research platform.
• Assist in modeling and forecasting multiple data points.
• Aggregate and handle large datasets from data vendors and diverse sources, including unconventional ones, using scripts and APIs where possible.

Requirements:

• Experience manipulating and analyzing diverse datasets, such as voter files, Census data, proprietary client-produced data, or other publicly available datasets. Familiarity with U.S. Census Bureau geographies, data sets, and products is a plus.
• Proven ability to plan and execute extensive, complex data management or analysis projects, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and providing detailed updates on project status, milestones, and deliverables.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and comfort with uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a quantitative data analysis environment.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new data analysis skills and adapt to different data environments.
• Demonstrated experience applying quantitative data analysis techniques to derive actionable conclusions and insights for non-technical audiences, including cross-tabulating survey data, econometrics, and forecasting methods.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel is essential. Proficiency in R statistical software, Python programming language, writing SQL database queries, and Tableau data visualization software is highly desirable.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in statistics, mathematics, demographics, geography, geographic information systems (GIS), urban/regional planning, logistics, and computer science strongly preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Join our team and contribute in developing a groundbreaking research platform that will shape the future of our industry. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about quantitative data analysis, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment. Please apply now to become a vital part of our dynamic and growing team!

This hybrid position can work out of Irvine or Folsom, CA, or Boca Raton, FL.

A cover letter and resume are required to apply for the position. Please let us know why you are interested in this role or working at our company.

Compensation will be based on skills, experience, and abilities which can vary by person.

Join our team at John Burns Research and Consulting, LLC, a leading provider of independent subscription research and customized consulting services for the US housing industry. Our founder, John Burns, started the company in 2001 with the aim of revolutionizing the housing market analysis. Today, we have a team of highly passionate research analysts and consultants nationwide who work together to provide the most trusted source of US housing analysis and consulting services.

We offer our full-time employees $12,000 towards our comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, and flexible spending accounts. You will also receive four weeks of personal time off, plus nine paid holidays.

Our retirement plan includes company contributions of 3% of your salary and profit sharing to your 401K, even if you do not contribute.

We also offer great opportunities and personal benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, flexible schedules for many positions, and the ability to grow and expand your career. We believe in giving back to our community, so we have a charitable contribution program that includes company matching to your favorite charities.

At John Burns Research and Consulting, LLC, we are proud of our award-winning culture, which includes recognition as Great Places to Work, Gallup Employee Engagement, Certified Evergreen by the Tugboat Institute, and Orange County Best Places to Work. If you want to be part of a well-established, dynamic, and high-performing team that takes it to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.