Data Analyst

About 

Equis is a set of organizations (including Equis Research, Equis Institute, and EquisLabs) working to create a better understanding of Latinos, innovate new approaches to reach and engage them, and invest in the leadership and infrastructure for long-term change and increased engagement. 

At Equis Research we lean into the complexities of Latino voters in the United States, ensuring they get the sophistication of treatment and level of attention that matches their critical role in the electorate. We act as a public utility, using a diversity of tools (polling, qualitative insights, digital testing, voter data and analytics, along with best practices from other sectors) to shape the decisions of the political and policy ecosystem. People who are invisible in the data are invisible to campaigns and decision-makers; we aim to make them visible, and shift from a paradigm of neglect to one of engagement. Some of our previous public analysis is available here.

Position Summary

Equis is seeking a Data Analyst to support research projects that aim to deepen our understanding of how to engage Latinos in the political process. The Data Analyst, reporting to the Political Lab Manager, will lead the analysis of projects using tools such as R or Python, contribute to the development of our code library, and assist with data collection and other analysis tasks as needed. Within the broader Research and Data Department, the Data Analysis team supports the design, analysis, and interpretation of research projects including polling, message testing, and field experiments. At Equis, our top priority is the wellbeing and power of the Latino community; our research aims to deepen our understanding of how to reach and engage Latinos in the political process. The ideal candidate for this position would be invested in the same desired outcomes and impact for our research.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently explore data for insights about Latino communities, including survey and voter file data
• Transform data into findings through analysis and visualization using R, Python, and/or SQL 
• Communicate data-driven stories to internal and external audiences through memos and presentations
• Contribute to the ideation / design / drafting of research projects
• Collaborate on survey data collection, including sampling, weighting, and data processing
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of Equis’ analysis codebase and internal documentation
• Use version control (i.e. Git) and project management tools to manage tasks
• Work on multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Jump in where needed, from briefings to data clean-up, as part of a highly collaborative team
• Participate in team meetings and retreats

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience using R or Python for analysis (i.e., data wrangling, linear models, visualizations)
• Understanding of statistics and methods of social research and causal inference
• Familiarity with census data, polling data, precinct election results, or voter files
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Commitment to the core Equis goal of enhancing the well-being and power of the Latino community

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL (i.e., aggregating columns, joining tables)
• Experience using version control (i.e. Git) and project management (e.g., Asana, Monday.com) tools
• Experience with one of the following: spatial analysis, natural language processing, machine learning

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• The ability to communicate with colleagues, partners, and clients via phone, video call, and email.

Work Environment

Equis is a national remote office environment with team members located across all continental U.S. time zones. Candidates should be prepared to either work from home or a location of their choosing that is located within the continental United States. 

This position requires the ability to work core hours Monday through Friday in your local time. This position will require occasional nights and weekend work and some in-person attendance for all-staff or department level events, approximately 2 per year, which require overnight travel. 

Compensation and Benefits

This is a fully remote (USA only), full-time position, exempt and a competitive, starting salary range of $65,000-$85,000/year. This salary range represents a good faith estimate of what Equis may pay for this position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as budget availability and commensurate with the selected candidates’ experience. 

Our generous Benefits Package includes 100% Medical, Dental, Vision at no premium for employees, Company Paid Life Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account with employer contribution, Unlimited PTO, generous paid holidays, 4% Employer Match 401(k), Annual Professional Development Stipend, Work-from-home Stipend, Paid Parental Leave, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, wellness stipend and Emergency Relief Fund. Equis observes office-wide holiday closures in accordance with the federal government alongside additional summer and winter breaks. 

How to Apply

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Please send your resume and cover letter via our career page. For your application to receive full consideration, please explain in your cover letter why you are interested in working at Equis and how your background and/or experience demonstrate your commitment to Equis’s core goal of enhancing the well-being and power of the Latino community. In the submission of an application, your consent is provided to share your resume with partnering organizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, predisposing genetic characteristic, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

Equis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please email ptc at equislabs.us.