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     Job Information 
      Job Title: Data Analyst - College Graduates
      Category: Technical
      Career Center: College and University Graduate Opportunities
      Type of Assignment: Regular
      Position Type: Full Time
      Pay Rate Unit: Year
      Qualifications:
     
    WHAT CORE SKILLS WILL SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:
    • Bachelor’s degree with strong quantitative focus such as Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Engineering, etc.
    • Experience that is analytical in nature, such as experience with syndicated data, or custom research. Experience in Internet marketing or in analyzing customer interactions on the web is a plus.
    • Experience with SQL (queries and any advanced functions, such as joins etc.) and/or other relational databases, plus proven proficiency with numbers/statistics. SAS and SPSS experience will also be considered.
    • Excellent communication skills, including both written and verbal
    • Experience in data analysis and problem solving with large amounts of data is preferred
    • Pro-active, independent thinker with high energy/positive attitude
    • Ability to interact effectively with peers in a team-oriented operating structure

      Location: Corporate Headquarters
      Town/City: Reston
      State/Province/Global Location: VA
      Postal/Zip Code: 20190

     Additional Information 
      Degree Required: Bachelors
      Years of Work Experience: 0

    Job Skills
    Job SkillImportanceExperienceLast UsedExpertise Rating
    SQLDesired< 1 Year< 6 MonthsSome Knowledge
    Data AnalysisRequired< 1 Year< 6 MonthsStrong
    ExcelRequired3-5 Years< 6 MonthsStrong
    Quantitative AnalysisRequired< 1 Year< 6 MonthsExcellent
    Analytical ThinkingRequired< 1 Year< 6 MonthsExcellent
     Job Description 
       
     
    Are you inquisitive by nature? Do you have a passion for data analysis, statistics and market research? If you are interested in uncovering the hidden stories in large data sets, and have the ability to tell a story from that data, we need you! We are currently seeking Data Analysts for our Reston, VA headquarters.

    Job Title: Data Analyst
    Location: Reston, VA

    WHAT DO YOU DO AS AN ANALYST AT COMSCORE?
    Data Analysts are responsible for extracting, transforming and analyzing data in order to deliver strategic services to comScore’s Fortune 500 client base. You’ll work to identify patterns and trends within our panel-based data, which our clients use to impact major business decisions in the world of online marketing and advertising. You’ll have a unique ability to combine your technical, quantitative and analytical skills that you will not find elsewhere.

    WHAT DO YOU DO DAY TO DAY?
    • Using SQL Server and advanced Excel functions(Think: Lots of Pivot Tables!), you will extract, transform and analyze online consumer behavior from comScore’s corporate data warehouse to prepare and/or deliver custom research projects to Fortune 500 clients.
    • Interpret data and communicate key findings and recommendations to address client business issues.
    • Provide sales support including feasibility reviews, sample analyses and deliverables, and client data validations.
    • Implement efficient and repeatable process for producing ad-hoc analyses.


    comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a global leader in measuring the digital world and preferred source of digital marketing intelligence. In an independent survey of 800 of the most influential publishers, advertising agencies and advertisers conducted by William Blair & Company in July 2008, comScore was rated the ‘most preferred online audience measurement service’ by 54% of respondents, a full 20 points ahead of its nearest competitor. comScore’s capabilities are based on a massive, global cross-section of approximately 2 million Internet users who have given comScore permission to confidentially capture their browsing and transaction behavior, including online and offline purchasing. comScore panelists also participate in survey research that gathers and integrates their attitudes and intentions. Using its proprietary technology, comScore measures what matters across a broad spectrum of digital behavior and attitudes, helping clients design more powerful marketing strategies that deliver superior ROI. With its recent acquisition of M:Metrics, comScore is also a leading source of data on mobile usage. comScore services are used by more than 1,100 clients, including global leaders such as AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo!, BBC, Carat, Cyworld, Deutsche Bank, France Telecom, Best Buy, The Newspaper Association of America, Financial Times, ESPN, Fox Sports, Nestlé, Starcom, Universal McCann, the United States Postal Service, the University of Chicago, Verizon Services Group and ViaMichelin. For more information, please visit www.comscore.com.