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Job DescriptionYou enjoy the fundamentals of survey research and data analysis. You understand the basics of sample frames, plans, estimation and selection in the research cycle. You’re curious about local market population nuances, and how to adapt to meet the goals for each local area. You’re excited to improve the current tools with automation.
Job Summary
- Support and enhance existing sampling processes.
- Estimate sample needs by reviewing performance metrics.
- Select sample records based on specifications.
- Complete recurring operational tasks.
- Monitor data collection to ensure study is progressing as planned and meeting timelines, and that quota groups are being met.
- Develop, test, and maintain sampling applications in Python.
- Extract data from platforms using SQL.
- Utilizes tools such as Python, Tableau, SAS, etc. to perform complex data analysis, develop tools for automating procedures, and create visualizations to deliver insights into survey performance.
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 1-2 years of relevant research and data analytics experience
- Knowledge of survey sampling methodologies and data collection techniques
- Well-organized and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated success and effectiveness working in a time-critical production environment
- Expertise in analytics programming languages, such as Python (with Pandas) and R
- Basic experience in SQL or PySpark
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and/or Google Office Apps
- Familiarity with BI, Spotfire, Tableau or other data visualization software and techniques
- Excellent English and Spanish oral and written communication skills
What you can expect:
- Workplace Computer Equipment
- IMSS (Mexican Social Security Institute)
- 30 days of Christmas bonus (Aguinaldo)
- 16 days of vacation after the first year
- Life Insurance
- Major Medical Expense Insurance
- 9% Food Stamps
- 13% Savings Fund
- 50% Vacation Bonus
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-2 years of relevant research and data analytics experience
- Knowledge of survey sampling methodologies and data collection techniques
- Well-organized and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated success working in a time-critical production environment
- Expertise in analytics programming languages such as Python (with Pandas) and R
- Basic experience in SQL or PySpark
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and/or Google Office Apps
- Familiarity with BI and data visualization tools such as Spotfire or Tableau
- Excellent English and Spanish oral and written communication skills
- Ability to develop, test, and maintain sampling applications in Python and extract data from platforms
Nielsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nielsen and has not been reviewed or approved by Nielsen.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous, including flexible or unlimited PTO in some roles, paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, and flex days. Personal days accrue monthly and can be used at employees’ discretion.
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Parental & Family Support — Support includes paid parental leave, family medical leave, adoption assistance, and adoption subsidies. These programs are positioned as part of a comprehensive package for families.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Select roles benefit from commissions, car pay, longevity bonuses, and performance-based bonuses. In some cases, overall compensation is characterized as outstanding or very satisfying.
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