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Data Analyst (Arabic)

Summary

Analyze and improve multilingual data quality, translate taxonomies, and develop parsers for Arabic text classifiers while collaborating with Linguistics and Engineering teams.

As a Data Analyst (Arabic), 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 8 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 geographies and Arabic dialects

  • 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 & Experience:

  • Proficiency in reading and writing Arabic required, including an understanding of Arabic syntax and structural analysis

  • Reliable laptop and internet access required

  • Knowledge of multiple Arabic dialects preferred

  • Knowledge of additional languages preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Data Analytics, Natural Language Processing (NLP), or a related field preferred

  • 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.

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  • Please share your hourly rate expectation in Euro currency: written answer
  • Please describe your experience working with statistics. What statistical concepts, methods, or techniques are you familiar with, and how have you applied them in previous roles, academic work, or projects? written answer
  • On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your RegEx skills, with 10 meaning you can independently write complex regular expressions for advanced data extraction, matching, cleaning, and validation? Please briefly explain your rating. written answer
  • On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your Excel skills, with 10 meaning you are highly proficient in complex data analysis, advanced formulas, pivot tables, dynamic arrays, and automation? Please briefly explain your rating. written answer
  • This role requires fluency in Arabic. Please describe your level of Arabic proficiency and how you developed it, such as through native use, education, professional experience, or extended residence in an Arabic-speaking environment. written answer
  • Which Arabic dialect(s) do you speak, understand, read, or regularly use? Please indicate your proficiency in each where applicable. written answer
  • Do you speak or work with any other languages? If so, please list each language and your level of proficiency. written answer
  • Were you referred by, or do you personally know, a current Lightcast employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s name. If you do not have a specific employee name to provide, please select No. choose one
  • If so, please list their name here: written answer · optional

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