Senior Data Analyst

U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews. We reach millions of people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow. Your role in helping us shape the future U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. As a data analyst on our Money team, you will collaborate closely with a cross‑functional team to guide the development of products and services from conception to launch, and engage closely with our partnerships and editorial teams to help maximize success on both fronts. The primary responsibilities of the Data Analyst are Providing tactical support to product managers through the entire development lifecycle, including assisting with technical specifications and QA. Analyzing key metrics to understand product performance, including running A/B tests, predictive modeling, and dashboard development. Generating revenue yield analysis and providing recommendations on partner campaigns and budgets (including paid media and on‑page placements across the U.S. News experience). Accessing and manipulating large external datasets to enable our editorial experts to publish unique data‑driven content pieces and advice. Are you up to the challenge? Proven ability to quickly adapt to a rapidly changing environment while maintaining quality and adhering to deadlines. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and teams. Effectively share and communicate data insights and analysis across different parts of the organization, from engineers to executives. You should definitely have Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, economics, computer science, or another relevant field. Minimum 5 years’ experience coding with statistical software packages, preferably STATA. Expert level proficiency in SQL, R, SAS, Python or other data science programming languages. Ability to work with large datasets and summarize key insights. Data mining, analysis, and presentation skills. Proficiency using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to summarize and present data in a concise and easy‑to‑understand manner. Strong research skills and the ability to answer questions with internal and external data sources. Experience presenting analyses to non‑technical audiences with simple explanations. Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills. It would be nice if you have Experience with reporting/tracking tools including Google Analytics. Up‑to‑date knowledge of internet publishing and metrics, with a keen understanding of SEO. What it’s like to work with us We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers. Entrepreneurial, mission‑driven culture with core values of quality and integrity. Focus on fostering personal and professional growth. Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical coverage, tuition reimbursement, and training. Collaborative work environment: fun, diverse, inclusive, and ambitious coworkers. Other Job Info These statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not exhaustive. U.S. News & World Report strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated (including boosters). Preference for New York or Washington, DC based applicants to work a hybrid schedule in those office locations. Remote applicants will be considered. The anticipated base salary for this position is $65,000–$85,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses, interview performance, and if applicable, the location of the employee. #J-18808-Ljbffr