Associate Analyst (Data Science)

About PRS Legislative Research

PRS is a leading research group with the mission to strengthen India’s democracy by helping Parliament and state assemblies be more effective. These institutions make laws, hold the governments accountable and allocate public funds. It is important that they have information and analysis to perform their functions well, and that citizens have channels of engaging with their elected representatives.

Your role

The candidate is expected to collate and manage data on the working of legislatures and various policies, prepare analytical notes, and communicate the analysis to a wide audience.  The candidate should have a background in data sciences and should be well-versed in at least one programming language among Python, Java, C++ and Javascript.   It is essential to have prior experience in data scraping, analysis and visualisation.

The role is based in Delhi and may require travel for research and dissemination of research.  The position reports to the Head of Research.

Salary & benefits

The annual salary for this role can range from INR 6.5 to 7 LPA (Source: Ambitionbox).

In addition to salary, PRS employees have reported the following benefits:

• Maternity leave for adoptive and commissioning mothers
• Option to work from home
• Crèche facilities
• Pension (Includes Gratuity, Emolument etc)
• Other Allowances like Travel HRA etc

The emoluments offered by PRS are Flexible depending on qualifications and ability.

Culture & vibe

PRS taught many employees how to present themselves professionally. This is the place which led as a foundation for many and motivated them to do good jobs. A Great place to begin your journey as an Associate Analyst - The best company to learn the nuances of 'Politics behind policymaking'. The Organization is very rigid in its practices with good diversity and inclusive culture. It has a Collegial environment and a steep learning curve.

About You

To apply for this position, you must:

• Strong analytical skills
• Good quantitative skills with an ability to analyse and represent data accurately
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while being a team player
• Ability to multi-task and deliver quality work in a timely way
• Objective thinking and openness to ideas.

Qualification:

For Associate Analyst:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related fields.  Others meeting the skill requirements are also encouraged to apply.

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply click the “Apply on employer site” button on this page which navigates to the career site. You can send an email with the following documents directly.

As part of your application, you must email the two documents listed below with the subject line: “Data Analyst/Associate Analyst”. 

1. Cover Letter that addresses

• Why do you think PRS is a place you should build a career at, 
• How your qualifications and skills will contribute to the work of PRS

2. An updated CV