At Benenson Strategy Group (BSG), our mission is to create a better future by empowering organizations and leaders that are making a difference. And, we have been relentlessly pursuing this goal since 2000. We are a small but mighty strategic research consultancy that transforms data into meaningful and compelling actions for our clients. Our people’s dedication, creativity, and tenacious pursuit of game-changing insights is what enables us to provide heads of state, corporate leaders, and non-profits with the strategies that shape tomorrow.
At BSG, our employees work closely with and learn from leaders in the consulting, market research, non-profit, and political arenas. We foster an environment where our team’s core skills are practiced and honed every day, and one where every team member is encouraged to think creatively and strategically. Our core set of values: integrity and ethics, diligence, and respect, are at the heart of our unique team, and have fueled winning strategies for our clients from President Obama, to Google, to the AARP - those values are also what we look for in our new hires.
So, do you just want a job or do you want to make an impact?
We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team as an entry-level Data Scientist in our Santa Monica office.
What You'll Do:
- Cleans, aggregates, merges, and summarizes survey data
- Uses statistical packages/software (such as SPSS) for tabulation and analysis
- Handles hierarchical data manipulation and complex weighting
- Manages, manipulates, and updates databases and sample files
- Uses syntax programming to create efficiencies for data processing and database management
- Takes initiative to identify and resolve potential data issues/roadblocks
- Communicates with each department/team to debrief and discuss lessons learned after each project and helps drive internal communications regarding best practices
- Works directly with the team members in the Denver office to prepare data for analysis and presentation using third-party tools and programs
Requirements
What You'll Need:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with data management tools (ASCII, CSV, DBF, SPSS, SSS, etc.)
- Knowledge of programming languages like Python, SQL, R and Scala
- Working knowledge of statistics
- Excellent attention to detail
Benefits
Why You'd Want To:
- Unprecedented access to leaders in the political and corporate arenas.
- Opportunity to work with some of the most influential clients on cutting-edge initiatives.
- Prominent training and professional development program designed to provide employees with an expanded skill set and empower them to think differently.
- Educational allowance for each team member.
- Upward mobility. High performers are routinely promoted and encouraged take on more responsibility.
- Generous benefits package, ample vacation time, cell phone allowance and food and transportation perks.
- Annual company-wide community service initiative.