Data processing analyst
PPMI
Skill Required
Key highlights
- €2,000–3,000 per month
- 12-month service contract (intention to extend)
- Fully remote (EU)
- Strong quantitative background required
- Professional working proficiency in English
Role overview
Verian is an independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency that helps governments solve public policy challenges by working with citizens and the public realm. The agency operates globally, with offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the US, providing services to government and public sector organizations through expertise in social research, policy development, and communication. As a Data processing analyst, you will help produce accurate, high-quality data outputs for some of the largest and most complex survey programmes in Europe. The role involves producing data that directly informs public policy decisions while participating in Verian's investment in automation, coding, and AI-assisted approaches to data processing.
Responsibilities
- Support the processing, validation and quality assurance of survey data across the project lifecycle
- Produce standard deliverables: datasets, data tables, codeframes and documentation
- Support weighting, significance testing and statistical analyses under guidance from senior analysts
- Learn and apply Python, R and automated processing techniques to reduce manual effort
- Use AI-assisted tools for coding, QA and documentation
- Help develop and improve automated processing workflows alongside existing tools
Requirements
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, and meticulous attention to detail — accurate data is the whole job
- Experience in a data, analysis or research-related role, or a strong quantitative background (e.g. statistics, economics, data science, social science with a quantitative focus) — direct survey experience is welcome but not required
- Good command of Excel and general data handling
- Willingness and genuine appetite to learn Python and/or R - some exposure is a plus, but we will teach you
- Professional working proficiency in English
Nice to have
- Knowledge of German and/or French would be an advantage
- Exposure to Python, R, SQL, SPSS or other statistical software
- Familiarity with survey research or survey datasets
- Interest in AI-assisted coding or analytical tools
Benefits
- Indicative rate of €2,000–3,000 per month - the final offer will be agreed based on your specific skills and experience
- Fully remote, based anywhere in the EU
- A place in Verian's global Data Solutions team, reporting to a global manager in London, working on large assignments alongside project managers across Europe
- Hands-on experience with Python, R, automation and AI-assisted development on real, large-scale programmes - a foundation for a serious technical career
- A structured learning path: training in survey data processing, statistics and coding, with direct mentoring from senior analysts
Additional details
- Remote (EU)
- 12-month service contract, with intention to extend
- Full-time engagement on an initial 12-month service contract (independent contractor or affiliate arrangement), with the intention to extend
- The process - quick and simple: One introductory call, which will also cover the technical side; potentially a small practical task; then a fast decision. The work is available now and waiting - we will come back to you immediately, so if this sounds interesting, please get in touch as soon as you can.
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