Senior Analyst, Data Science

Bully Pulpit International•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. We have more than 350 team members in six countries and thirteen offices — Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, D.C., London, Los Angeles, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich. We apply our unique expertise across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to create sophisticated and customized strategies that make change possible for both American and European clients. In this role, you will take a leading role in making campaigns more effective by analyzing data on targeting, measurement, and competitive intelligence. As a Senior Analyst, you won't just support projects; you will lead simple projects from start to finish with guidance. You will drive the strategic narratives that help our clients win by tying data-driven conclusions to broader strategic imperatives.

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 that 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.