Data Analytics Lead

The Company

Join us at Radius Group, an early-stage startup reshaping workforce planning through advanced data technologies. Our mission is to empower employers with insights to strategically develop talent pipelines amidst unprecedented labor shortages.

The U.S. is facing a projected shortage of 6.5 million skilled workers by 2030. Radius Group is taking on this challenge through our Talent Radar—a powerful tool for analyzing talent supply and demand to predict workforce needs. With support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, we've collaborated with major companies on a prototype and are gearing up to launch the beta version in early April. Be part of our journey to revolutionize how employers shape tomorrow's workforce.

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About the Role

We are looking to hire a Fractional Data Analytics Lead for about 20 hours a week to report directly to the CEO.

Around Q4, we'd love for this role to convert into a full-time role. If you are not open to the idea of converting to a full-time role eventually, we will not be a fit for you.

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Core objectives of this role are:

• Guide development of advanced models for forecasting labor supply and demand with employers
• Lead the architecture of Radius data models
• Guide procurement of data from employers and other sources
• Report directly to the CEO

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Full scope of work includes:

• Utilize your expertise to conduct in-depth analysis of workforce supply and demand dynamics within healthcare, manufacturing, and finance sectors
• Drive the evolution of the data model architecture that forms the foundation of our Talent Radar
• Identify, evaluate, and interpret trends in workforce planning (supply, demand and talent acquisition metrics) requirements to support F1000 companies
• Apply a blend of labor market statistical knowledge, data analysis and data pipeline management tools to derive meaningful conclusions from complex datasets
• Translate data-driven insights into actionable strategies and recommendations, becoming a trusted advisor for companies in optimizing their workforce planning and resource allocation
• Effectively communicate findings, trends, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through compelling presentations and reports
• Be able to proactively speak up when plans need to change
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance data collection methodologies, improve data quality, and innovate analytical processes
• Direct data analyst work in order to bring projects to completion
• Guide data partnerships with employers and other prospective data partners
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of available labor market data sources and their various strengths/weaknesses
• Integrate external data sources into our software to improve accuracy and extend geographic reach of the Talent Radar

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About You

You should be a USA-based Data Analytics expert with specific experience working at data analytics firms or DaaS startups. When you request an intro, please make sure to emphasize the work you've done within these two types of companies, as this is critical for us.

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You should meet all or most of the following additional criteria:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a data-focused role
• Experience with machine learning techniques for labor market predictive analytics
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and data privacy within HR data sets
• Ability to explain labor economic models - demand and supply side modeling with a focus on predictive analytics - to others that do not have content expertise
• Prior experience with developing, maintaining, and using large data sets
• HR Data and ETL pipeline development experience is a plus
• A track record of leveraging data to drive business decisions
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, R, SQL, etc.
• Proactive contributor with the ability to guide and proof/validate data analyst work in order to deliver a sustained data pipeline
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex findings and recommendations to diverse audiences
• This is a fully remote role but you must be based in the USA

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How To Get In Touch

Hit the "Request Intro" button below. Include any relevant links so we can get to know you better. Most important, please include a brief note to us that clearly shows you've read the job description and that you match the type of profile we're looking for.

A great intro request is one that includes a brief summary of your experience, and demonstrates any past accomplishments related specifically to what we're looking for.

If we think there's a fit, we'll reach out to schedule an intro call. Looking forward!