Job Title: Statistical Assistant Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary Location: New York, NY Days/Hours: Monday- Friday, 37.5 hours per week Work Authorization: Applicants must have authorization to work for any U.S. employer without requiring sponsorship. Note: Resume and answer to question below Make Data Matter. Join Us as a Statistical Assistant. Are you passionate about turning numbers into meaningful insights? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your work can directly inform decision-making and public service? We’re looking for a Statistical Assistant who’s not just good with data—but excited to use it to make an impact. In this role, you’ll dive into large datasets, support data governance initiatives, assist in statistical studies, and help streamline how data is collected, understood, and used across our teams. You'll collaborate with analysts, policy experts, and technologists to make sure data is accurate, accessible, and working for the people who need it most. What You’ll Do Keep our data accurate and trusted: Support data governance activities including quality checks, data cataloging, and metadata management Crunch the numbers: Compile, calculate, and analyze data using statistical formulas—helping to uncover trends and insights that drive decision-making Tell the story: Create easy-to-understand charts, reports, and visualizations that clearly communicate complex data findings Streamline and simplify: Automate manual data and reporting processes, and build tools and documentation that make work easier for everyone Collaborate across teams: Work closely with stakeholders, analysts, and leadership to support data-driven initiatives Document everything: Develop helpful guides, policies, meeting summaries, and user documentation that bring clarity to data workflows Stay curious: Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying data issues, recommending fixes, and helping shape our approach to data quality What You Bring 5+ years of experience in data governance, including experience with data quality and documentation 5+ years working with data in a statistical or research setting, applying formulas, conducting analysis, and supporting studies A Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, public health, economics, or a related field Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset Advanced Excel skills (think pivot tables, formulas, macros) Proficiency in SQL, relational databases, and data modeling Experience with tools like Informatica, Collibra, or Alation for data governance Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Snowflake or Salesforce Excellent communication skills—you can break down complex ideas into clear, actionable insights Organized, motivated, and able to manage your own time in a collaborative environment Bonus Points If You: Have worked with government or healthcare data Enjoy transforming technical documentation into something user-friendly Love building systems that help others work smarter Why This Role Matters Data shapes decisions—and your work will help ensure those decisions are grounded in accuracy, integrity, and insight. As a Statistical Assistant, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team committed to improving systems, solving real-world problems, and making information work for the greater good. To apply, submit your resume and coverletter providing a description of your work experience in data quality and data cataloguing and include at least one specific example of each.