Contract Data Analyst - Indonesian Language

To be considered for the Contract Data Analyst position at Lightcast, you should ideally have a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Data Analytics, NLP, or a related field. Proficiency in Indonesian and familiarity with data analysis tools, particularly Microsoft Excel and SQL, are key to succeeding in this role.

As a Contract Data Analyst at Lightcast, your daily work will involve analyzing and enhancing the quality of multilingual text classifiers, collaborating with teams to develop new language parsers, and translating various taxonomies such as Skills and Occupations directly from your home.

Yes, the Contract Data Analyst position at Lightcast is entirely remote, allowing you to work comfortably from home with the flexibility that comes with an independent contractor role.

This is a full-time independent contractor role at Lightcast, designed to last for a duration of up to six months.

As a Contract Data Analyst at Lightcast, you will need your own laptop and a reliable internet connection. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, SQL, and possibly Python will be essential for success in the role.

At Lightcast, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive company culture that values the unique contributions of every team member. As a Contract Data Analyst, you will thrive within a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.

The role of Contract Data Analyst at Lightcast is integral to providing valuable data insights across various languages. Your work on improving data quality and developing new parsers facilitates more accurate labor market insights that help drive economic prosperity worldwide.

In your response, highlight specific tools you've used, such as Microsoft Excel and SQL, and give examples of how you’ve utilized them to analyze data and improve its quality, particularly in linguistics or related fields.

Discuss how you approach data validation, cleaning, and cross-referencing. Mention any experiences where you've successfully improved data accuracy in multilingual contexts.

Provide examples of past experiences where you've faced ambiguous situations. Emphasize your ability to ask clarifying questions, conduct thorough research, and how you maintain flexibility throughout the process.

Explain your experience with RegEx in detail, focusing on how you've utilized it in data parsing and analysis. Provide examples of successful outcomes using RegEx for data tasks.

Discuss your methods for effective time management, including how you assess tasks based on urgency and importance. Mention tools or techniques you use to keep organized and stay on track.

Share a specific example where you worked alongside linguistics or engineering teams, focusing on the nature of your collaboration and how it led to a successful project outcome.

Address potential challenges such as data discrepancies or workload management, and share actionable strategies you would employ to effectively address these issues.

Reflect on a specific project where your understanding of language structure played a key role in analyzing or interpreting data effectively. Detail the impact this had on the overall outcome.

Share personal motivations, aligning your interests and career aspirations with Lightcast's mission of enhancing economic prosperity through accurate labor market insights. Show genuine enthusiasm for the role.

Discuss various resources you utilize, such as relevant publications, online courses, or professional networks, to stay informed about new trends and technologies in data analysis and linguistics.