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Support Lightcast's global data initiatives as a Data Analyst by analyzing and improving multilingual data quality, developing parsers, and evaluating text classifiers across multiple languages. Ensure high-quality data delivery to customers in global markets through close collaboration with Linguistics and Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities: Analyze and improve multilingual text classifier data quality, partner with teams to develop language parsers, translate taxonomies (Skills, Titles, Occupations), and clean data using Excel and analysis tools. Apply language, data, and text analysis expertise to support global data quality standards.
Skills & Tools: Proficiency in Bulgarian language (reading, writing, syntax analysis) and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, data cleanup, functions), with preferred knowledge of SQL, regular expressions (RegEx), text analysis, and machine learning principles. Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, follow complex instructions, and manage time effectively.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Data Analytics, Natural Language Processing (NLP), or related field preferred. Multilingual proficiency (particularly Bulgarian and Slovenian), reliable laptop and internet access required, with experience in data analysis tools and structured analytical thinking.
Location: Remote - Bulgaria
Compensation: $45K–$65K/yr (estimated)

Job Description

As a Data Analyst (Bulgarian), you will support Lightcast's global data initiatives by analyzing and improving multilingual data quality. Working closely with Linguistics and Engineering teams, you will help develop parsers, evaluate text classifiers, and translate key taxonomies to ensure we deliver high-quality data to customers across global markets. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) independent contractor position for up to 6 months and requires candidates to provide their own laptop and reliable internet access. Major Responsibilities::
  • Analyze and improve the data quality of multilingual text classifiers
  • Partner with Linguistics and Engineering teams to develop parsers across multiple languages
  • Translate taxonomies, including Skills, Titles, and Occupations
  • Analyze and clean data using Excel and other data analysis tools
  • Apply language, data, and text analysis expertise to support high-quality global data
  • Education and Experience::
    • Proficiency in reading and writing Bulgarian required, including an understanding of language syntax and structural analysis
    • Reliable laptop and internet access required
    • Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Data Analytics, Natural Language Processing (NLP), or a related field preferred
    • Multilingual candidates strongly preferred, particularly those proficient in Slovenian
    • Experience with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, data cleanup, and functions
    • Knowledge of query languages such as SQL
    • Advanced knowledge of rule writing using regular expressions (RegEx)
    • Knowledge of text analysis or machine learning principles
    • Experience with data analysis using tools such as Excel
    • Ability to perform repetitive, detail-oriented work with accuracy and consistency
    • Ability to follow complex instructions, navigate ambiguity, and work independently
    • Strong sense of urgency, organization, and time management

    Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with our headquarters located in Moscow, ID (US) and other offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities.

    Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of federally protected statuses. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity of thought and unique perspectives. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.