Hybrid Senior Analyst – Higher Education

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About the role

  • (Senior) Analyst in Higher Education at Statista analyzing global education trends and developing data-driven products. Collaborating with teams on education impact measurement and benchmarks.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to and - with growing experience - own core components of Statista R's education rankings, from indicator design and metric calibration to scoring frameworks and results validation
  • Develop, document, and refine data models and normalization approaches in alignment with current academic research, working closely with the analyst team
  • Evaluate data sources and data providers (e.g., bibliometric databases, international education statistics) to strengthen the empirical foundation of our products
  • Support and - at the Senior level - drive strategic partnerships with higher education institutions, data providers, and other stakeholders to ensure structured data disclosure and transparency
  • Build and maintain frameworks for monitoring global higher education trends, tracking academic publications, policy developments, and the evolving data provider landscape
  • Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in our current products and actively contribute ideas for new data-driven education offerings
  • Contribute to - and at the Senior level, lead - interdisciplinary project teams that measure and benchmark education impact
  • Share methodological knowledge within the team; Senior Analysts are additionally expected to provide structured guidance and mentoring to junior team members

Requirements

  • Master's degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Education/Social Science or a related field
  • Analyst: 2+ years of relevant experience | Senior Analyst: 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Background in higher education evaluation, institutional research, education strategy, or education consulting - ideally within a university, governmental agency, research organization, or consultancy
  • Experience translating analytical findings into actionable, data-driven recommendations; at the Senior level, demonstrated experience communicating these to senior decision-makers
  • Track record of contributing to - and at the Senior level, managing - analytical projects from conception through delivery
  • Good understanding of statistical methods and quantitative analysis; at the Senior level, this extends to experience with data normalization, composite indicators, or scoring methodologies
  • Familiarity with tools such as Excel (advanced), or Python / R for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken); German or other additional languages (e.g. Chinese, Spanish) a strong plus
  • Strong analytical mindset, structured working style, and genuine curiosity about education and data
  • Motivated to work in an international, cross-functional environment

Benefits

  • Work from abroad up to 30 calendar days a year
  • Hybrid work and flex-time
  • International team and social events
  • Subsidized urban mobility and access to fitness and wellness options
  • Free access to Langdock and all its amazing functionalities
  • Career & training opportunities
  • Attractive locations and modern offices
  • Mental health support with OpenUp

Job title

Senior Analyst – Higher Education

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Tech skills

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