Research Analyst

Summary

Join FiscalNote's research team as a Research Associate or Analyst and contribute to maintaining a comprehensive database of information on government officials globally. You will collaborate with a team to ensure data accuracy across various products. This role demands attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and meeting deadlines. You will collect, process, and upload legislator information, utilizing various tools and project management systems. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and communication skills, along with experience in data entry and a basic understanding of government systems. FiscalNote offers competitive salaries, retirement accounts, equity packages, and comprehensive benefits packages.

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience (internships included)
• Experience with large amounts of data entry
• Basic knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Office, G Suite and electronic media
• Basic knowledge of how a governmental system works
• Attention to detail and good organizational abilities
• Ability to multitask and handle tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Interest in learning new skills
• Good communication skills with strong grammar skills and computer familiarity
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed

Responsibilities

• Accurately and quickly collect, process, and upload legislator information, biographies, or other data as assigned by a manager or lead analyst; data should be consistent with the team’s style standards
• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of operational tools, procedures, and troubleshooting
• Document your work progress in Jira or other project management documents
• Reprioritize work as needed based on deadlines and coverage
• Work with your team and manager to build professional skills
• Proactively check team documentation for answers to your questions
• Reach out to team members and ask for help if your work queue is too full
• Ask questions of senior team members or managers in a timely manner
• Contribute ideas about priorities, workflow, and what data may need additional work
• Occasionally peer review other team members’ work and provide feedback
• As you grow, take on ownership of a dataset or project and oversee the workflow of the projects you lead
• As you master the items above, start to develop an understanding of the FiscalNote databases and the procedures for updating that content
• Work closely with U.S. and India-based colleagues on our team

Preferred Qualifications

Database management experience

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Retirement accounts
• Equity packages
• Comprehensive benefits packages