Research & Data Analyst

Research & Data Analyst

WHO WE ARE

The Tampa Bay Partnership is a regional research and public policy organization that brings together business, nonprofit, and community leaders to advance economic competitiveness across the eight-county Tampa Bay region. Through data-driven research, stakeholder engagement, and policy leadership, we help address regional challenges and expand opportunities that enhance economic prosperity and quality of life.

Our work includes the annual Regional Competitiveness Report, specialized research studies, public policy research, and collaborative initiatives focused on workforce development, housing affordability, economic mobility, education, transportation, and other issues critical to the region's future.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Tampa Bay Partnership is seeking a Research & Data Analyst to support the organization's research, data analytics, and public policy initiatives. This role is ideal for an early-career professional interested in applied research, public policy, and regional economic analysis.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Research & Public Policy, this position will assist with the collection, analysis, visualization, and communication of data used in regional research and decision-making. The analyst will support the Regional Competitiveness Report, special research projects, grant-funded initiatives, and other public-facing research products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research & Data Analytics

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from federal, state, local, and proprietary sources to support research, benchmarking, and policy initiatives.
• Clean, validate, and maintain datasets used in research products, dashboards, and presentations.
• Assist with the development and production of the Regional Competitiveness Report and other research publications.
• Prepare tables, charts, maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations.
• Conduct research and analysis related to economic development, workforce trends, demographics, housing, education, transportation, health, and other regional competitiveness indicators.
• Maintain internal databases, dashboards, and data repositories.
• Support grant-funded research projects and special studies, including data collection, analysis, and methodology documentation.
• Monitor emerging trends affecting regional competitiveness and public policy.
• Support the preparation of presentations, briefing materials, and written summaries of research findings.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and support research-related discussions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Communications & Stakeholder Support

• Translate complex data and technical concepts into clear, concise, and actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Assist with responses to investor, stakeholder, and community requests for data and research.
• Support the development of data-driven content for presentations, reports, websites, and other communications materials.
• Occasionally present research findings to internal and external audiences.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, data analytics, public policy, sociology, demography, geography, political science, urban planning, mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Exposure to statistical or programming languages such as R, Python, SQL, or similar tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional, internship, research assistant, or equivalent analytical experience.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Familiarity with federal statistical data sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), or similar providers.
• Understanding of survey data, benchmarking, trend analysis, and data quality concepts.
• Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS, or other data visualization and mapping tools.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is based in the Tampa Bay area and offers a hybrid work environment.

• We are committed to an inclusive workplace reflective of the community it serves. Please let us know if you need any assistance or accommodation in the application process.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Please see additional questions below and email responses to Sburgoyne@tampabay.org along with your application materials.*

Required Questions

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
• Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to work in the United States?
• Are you able to work in a hybrid role based in the Tampa Bay region?

How many years of analytical or research experience do you have (including internships, research assistantships, or graduate assistantships)?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1–2 years
• 3+ years

How would you rate your proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

1. Technology

Which of the following tools have you used? (Select all that apply.)

• Microsoft Excel
• R
• Python
• SQL
• Tableau
• Power BI
• ArcGIS
• None of the above

2. Organizational Knowledge

The Tampa Bay Partnership defines the Tampa Bay region in two distinct ways for its research and initiatives. What are those two geographic definitions? Please identify each and list the geographic areas included in each.

3. Interest in the Role

What interests you most about this position and the Tampa Bay Partnership's mission? Please limit your response to 200 words.

4. Analytical Communication

Describe a research, class, internship, or personal project that best demonstrates your analytical abilities. What question were you trying to answer, what data did you use, and what did you learn? Please limit your response to 250 words.

5. Organizational Interest

Which Tampa Bay Partnership publication, research project, or initiative are you most interested in, and why?