Data Analyst Researcher

About the role

LaunchEd is an innovation platform that helps education companies prove the real-world impact of their products through independent research and evidence-based validation. As Data Analyst Researcher, you will design studies, analyze quantitative data, measure product efficacy and return on investment (ROI), and produce clear, defensible findings that inform investment, growth and go-to-market decisions. The role suits someone who enjoys statistical analysis, research design and using data to answer business and educational questions.

Key responsibilities

• Efficacy and ROI evaluation: set baseline benchmarks at intake and track them through programs, design and run studies measuring product impact on student and operational outcomes, quantify ROI across the portfolio, and produce evidence-based reports benchmarked against external data.
• Collaborate with higher-education and university partners to pursue university-sanctioned research.
• Develop and maintain the LaunchEd Validation Score, establish a consistent methodology, and turn study findings into standardized Validation Reports.
• Deliver multiple efficacy and ROI studies per year as a repeatable in-house capability, reducing reliance on external vendors.
• Support other teams, including network grading and accreditation, and work with the deal team to feed validated outcomes into Gate 2 reviews and Investment Committee decisions.

Required profile

• Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills, able to design and run studies independently.
• Experience measuring efficacy, outcomes or ROI, ideally in education or a related field.
• Ability to build clear, defensible methodologies and turn data into decision-ready findings.
• Familiarity with education data, student outcomes and compliance considerations such as FERPA and COPPA is a plus.
• Detail orientation, independence and discretion handling confidential company and student data.
• Alignment with LaunchEd's mission and ethos.

Required skills

• Data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL and Python or R.
• Clear data visualization.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance incentives.
• Professional development opportunities.