Data Analyst - Hillary for America - Brooklyn, NY

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Role: Data Analyst

Hillary for America

Our mission is to give every family, every small business, and every American a path to lasting prosperity by electing Hillary Clinton as the next President of the United States.  We are a driven team of passionate people from across the country, working around the clock to achieve our mission and put our country on the right path forward.

Analytics Team Overview

The HFA Analytics department analyzes the campaign’s data to guide strategic decision-making and help optimize resources on the ground, on-line, and on the air. 

 

Our team’s work will be instrumental in helping the campaign determine which voters to target for persuasion and turnout efforts, where to place the most effective media buys, and how to design a compelling communication strategy. By diving head-first into our massive data-sets, the Analytics department will play a critical role in informing campaign strategy.

Role Overview & Day-to-Day

We are looking for Data Analysts, at both the junior and senior levels, to join our team through November 2016 at our Brooklyn, NY headquarters. The Analyst will play a pivotal role in developing data-driven strategies for key primary and battleground states. They will be responsible for designing and building tools to guide strategies at all levels of the campaign. By utilizing their statistical expertise, our Analysts will dissect large datasets, synthesize results and present findings to team leaders.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support and data-driven strategies to allocate campaign resources in key primary and battleground states
•  Establish metrics and data reporting tools to assess performance of various campaign initiatives
• Develop tools to assist in field, digital, communication, and fundraising operations
• Create data visualizations to identify trends and forecast possibilities
• Collaborate with team members to improve existing database structures

Required Skills & Background

• BA/BS OR equivalent practical experience in an analytical setting
• Experience with questionnaire and sample design, missing data/imputation, or manipulating large data sets preferred but not required.
• Experience using various statistical or mapping software such as Excel, R, STATA, or Python
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a group environment  

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, go to www.hillaryclinton.com/careers, apply to work on the campaign, and select Analytics from the Teams & Functions box when you submit your resume. Also email analyticsjobs@hillaryclinton.com to let them know that you have submitted your application. The application process will consist of an initial interview, a timed analytics exam, and a final interview with a team leader.

The Campaign is an equal opportunity employer. The Campaign believes every employee has the right to work in an environment free from unlawful discrimination as is consistent with our commitment to diversity, respect, and inclusion. Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, the Campaign provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship. This includes employment decisions related to hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary action, termination, and training.