Full-time posted May 20, 2016
We believe in the power of open data to make government faster, better, more responsive to the people--and more accountable. That’s why we’re working with communities to empower public policy reforms needed to support open data, and want to make sure those policies are great.
That’s where you come in.
Can you help us deepen our open government work through textual and/or quantitative analytics and visualization? Do you care about cities and local government? Do you like being on a team? Are you the Analytics Specialist the Sunlight Foundation is looking for?
The Analytics Specialist will contribute to Sunlight’s work on the What Works Cities initiative as a core part of the local team, helping cities throughout the U.S. access and understand trends and best practices in open data policy and practice. Analytics Specialist will report to Sunlight’s Open Data Lead.
You will play a key role in adding rigor to Sunlight’s policy research and qualitative analysis, adding quantitative context to Sunlight’s storytelling and communications. The ideal candidate will be emboldened by the opportunity to design and take a leadership role in the implementation of new approaches within the context of an innovative and respected open government non-profit organization.
Your responsibilities will include things like:
Your qualifications:
Ability to construct and effectively communicate data stories using data visualization techniques and narrative storytelling is a plus. Experience working on or writing about policy issues is a plus.
This is a full-time position based at Sunlight Foundation's Washington D.C. office.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
To apply, please send your resume, a statement of interest, a writing sample or other relevant work and two references to jobs+an...@sunlightfoundation.com, with the phrase “Quantitative Analyst” in the subject line. Principals only. No phone calls, please.
The Sunlight Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. Sunlight is a non-partisan organization.
NOTE: This position was originally posted under the title "Analytics Specialist". Applicants to the Sunlight Foundation for the role of "Analytics Specialist" need not re-apply and will be automatically considered for a position now tilted "Quantitative Analyst".