Consumer Product Safety Analyst, Limited Duration

Consumer Product Safety Analyst, Limited Duration Yonkers, NY Who We Are Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and survey millions of people in the U.S. each year. We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices. Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees. Overview CR's Product Safety team analyzes data, identifies trends and risks, maintains data quality, and translates complex information into actionable recommendations that support Consumer Reports' research, advocacy, and consumer-facing work. Job Description As a Data Analyst (Consumer Product Safety) for the team, you will report to the Director, Product Safety within the Research and Insights division. This role supports the growing needs for data analysis, data quality validation, project tracking, and product safety investigations, as well as reviewing incident and testing data, identifying emerging safety risks, and supporting evidence-based decision-making across the organization. You will work closely with the Product Safety team and partner cross-functionally with Content, Advocacy, Testing, and other business stakeholders to support investigations, reporting, consumer communications, and data-driven decision-making. This is a Limited Duration position, expecting to end one year after start date. There is a possibility that the position will be extended. The position is designated as a hybrid for in-office collaboration and meetings as needed. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact You will help Consumer Reports deliver trusted, evidence-based information by analyzing data, validating findings, identifying product safety risks, and supporting investigations, advocacy efforts, and consumer communications that empower consumers and improve marketplace safety. Areas of focus include: Performing basic analyses and creating visualizations while working under guidance. Interpreting data analysis and developing actionable insights. Conducting detailed reviews of laboratory reports, incident data, regulatory documents, and consumer complaints to identify emerging product safety risks and ensure data accuracy before findings support investigations, advocacy efforts, and consumer communications. Applying strong attention to detail when evaluating testing results and project data, investigating anomalies, validating findings across multiple sources, and translating complex information into actionable insights that support evidence-based decision-making. Creating and maintaining project trackers and workflow management tools to monitor investigation status, testing milestones, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring timely execution, effective prioritization, and improved project visibility. About You You'll Be Highly Rated If: You have the education and/or experience. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science) or appropriate knowledge and skills. You value teamwork and collaboration. You can work with others to achieve shared goals while valuing differences, offering support and help and sharing knowledge and expertise to help the team. You are committed to building and maintaining relationships in order to support and enhance personal, team and organizational work. You have strong communication and organizational skills, plus attention to detail and the ability to manage time and tasks effectively. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: You are proficient when it comes to analytical software, such as Tableau, Power BI, Domo, Excel, SAS and R. Fair Pay And A Just Workplace At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is $77,044.04 - $79,911.99. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. We have three locations: Yonkers, NY, Washington, DC and Colchester, CT. We are registered to do business in and can only hire from the following states and federal district: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, DC. Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or lactation), gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process. Consumer Reports