The Data Analyst will support the Newcomb Institute’s gender equity research agenda by identifying, acquiring, managing, and analyzing publicly available U.S. government datasets related to demographics, health and health care access, labor force participation, and occupational sectors, with a focus on Louisiana and the Gulf South.

This position is responsible for building and maintaining clean, well-documented datasets; producing descriptive analyses; generating maps and data visualizations; and supporting research projects, reports, and grant proposals that advance Newcomb Institute’s mission. The Data Analyst will collaborate with the Director of Research and project teams to ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely data work, under the direction of the Executive Director. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Data Science, Sociology, Geography, Political Science, Public Health, Statistics, or related field.
• One (1) year of experience working with publicly available U.S. datasets (e.g., Census/ACS, CPS, BLS, BRFSS, NHIS, SIPP, HUD, HRSA, etc.). Relevant coursework, research assistantships, or internships may substitute for formal work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting academic or applied public health research.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and maintain organized workflows.
• Experience producing data-driven reports, briefs, or presentations.
• Familiarity with gender equity issues in Louisiana, the Gulf South, or the U.S. more broadly.
• Experience with geospatial analysis beyond basic visualization (e.g., layering, spatial joins).
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of cross-disciplinary research teams.
• Experience working with or serving diverse communities.