Junior Research/Data Analyst (PT, HubZone)

POSITION SUMMARY

Blue Sky seeks experienced Business Data Analysts who will be responsible for working various projects, being a fill-in to other departments, updating documentation, administrative work, managing multiple projects and providing timely follow-ups as well as, maintaining records, entering data, and updating contact database. This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, comfortable navigating spreadsheets, and possess strong research and data skills. This role is particularly well-suited to candidates from academic or government-related disciplines.

This is a remote based, part time, about 10 hours per week position, which allows for relatively flexible hours, but at least half of the 10 weekly hours during business hours when some of the communications that are related to the work may need to occur.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research to support project needs, including data collection, validation, and synthesis.
• Analyze data sets using Excel and provide clear documentation of findings.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets to track, manage, and organize research data.
• Work collaboratively with team members to support data-driven decision-making.
• Assist with ad hoc data tasks and administrative support related to research projects.
• Provide monthly results reports.

• Familiarity with academic or institutional research processes.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, sorting/filtering, tables).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Located in or eligible under HubZone requirements.

• Background in Business Administration, Government, Public Policy, or similar fields.
• Experience with data entry, data cleaning, or working with structured data.
• Familiarity with basic data visualization or reporting tools is a plus.

• None required, but any Excel or data analytics certifications are a plus.

• Current enrollment in or recent completion of a Associate's degree in Business, Government, Public Administration, or a related academic field.

• Remote work environment with occasional check-ins or team meetings.
• Role requires regular use of a computer and spreadsheet software.
• Candidate must be able to focus for extended periods while reviewing or entering data.

• Must be eligible under HubZone requirements. Please check if you qualify for this position with the link below.
  https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=39.828200,-98.579500&zoom=5 to confirm residence and indicate this in your application.
• Must be able to commit to a part-time schedule.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively in a remote setting.