Senior Analyst, Data Science

Bully Pulpit International•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bully Pulpit International (BPI) is an outcomes agency composed of strategists, data scientists, and artists with diverse backgrounds in politics, brands, and government. We operate globally with over 350 team members across six countries and thirteen offices. BPI specializes in strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing, developing sophisticated strategies for both American and European clients. This role is based in Washington D.C., New York, Chicago, San Francisco, or Los Angeles, with an expectation to work from the office at least three days a week. The Senior Analyst will play a key role in enhancing campaign effectiveness through the analysis of targeting, measurement, and competitive intelligence data. This position involves leading simple projects from inception to completion with guidance and driving strategic narratives by connecting data-driven conclusions to overarching strategic goals.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience using R and SQL to extract insights from raw data and produce analysis used by non-technical stakeholders.
A strong working knowledge of statistics and data science, including confidence in using tools like regressions and the ability to interpret and explain these outputs clearly.
A developing understanding of BPI’s broader offerings, including how media strategy and ad tech integrate with data science deliverables.
The ability to pick up new data sets, quickly spot errors, and serve as a reliable backstop for proofing team data.
Strong written communication skills and the ability to provide direct, constructive feedback to peers.
A desire to tackle hard problems from first principles and an eagerness to learn new tools and methodologies.
2–3 years of experience in data analysis, paid media, or politics.

Responsibilities

Lead simple data science and targeting projects with some guidance, ensuring all work products meet BPI's quality standards.
Build audiences for campaigns by mapping key stakeholders, writing code in R or SQL to identify them in databases, and producing deliverables that articulate the audience strategy to clients.
Process and analyze data from experiments and surveys to measure campaign impact, ensuring accuracy and identifying methodological trade-offs.
Produce reports on paid media campaigns by classifying ads and creating data visualizations that explain spending in strategic terms for corporate and political clients.
Enforce existing team processes and proactively identify pain points or areas for improvement within the workflow.
Serve as a bridge between client teams and technical operations, communicating fielding and project timelines effectively.