DATA ANALYST / DATA SCIENTIST

Pahle India Foundation (PIF), chaired by Dr. Rajiv Kumar, former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, is inviting applications for a full time position of Data Analyst / Data Scientist.

About Us

PIF is a purpose-driven action tank committed to shaping evidence-based, impactful policies for India’s economic transformation. We work closely with state and central governments on district-led development, export-led manufacturing, Ease of doing business, strengthening data systems, and impact assessments.

Role Overview

• Collect, clean, and structure large-scale datasets to enable rigorous analysis.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns
• Build and maintain high-quality panel datasets with multiple levels of identifiers to support longitudinal tracking and analysis.
• Apply advanced econometric and statistical techniques—including fixed effects models, linear probability models (LPM), difference-in-differences (DiD), Nearest Neighbour Match / Propensity Score Matching, and Instrumental Variables—to draw causal insights from data.
• Translate raw data into meaningful insights through visualizations and summary statistics.
•  Support the development of predictive models
• Conduct qualitative analysis
• Apply natural language processing (NLP) and sentiment analysis tools
  

Educational Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Economics, Econometrics, Data Science, or related quantitative disciplines.
•  Strong academic training in econometrics, statistics, and programming (Stata, R, or Python) is essential.
• Clustering analysis, familiarity with supervised and unsupervised learning techniques (Regression, KNN, Random Forest, ADA Boost, XG Boost), predictive modelling 
• Familiarity with tools for qualitative analysis, such as NVivo, Atlas.ti, or sentiment analysis libraries in Python (e.g., VADER, TextBlob, spaCy), is highly desirable.
•  Prior experience working with HR, labor market, or administrative datasets in a research, consulting, or analytics setting will be preferred.
• Understanding of behavioural economics/science concepts (e.g., choice architecture, default effects) is a plus.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Why Join Us

• Work directly with governments on live policy challenges.
• Apply cutting-edge data and econometric methods to real-world governance issues.
• Contribute to pioneering reforms in India’s statistical and economic planning systems.
•  Be part of a collaborative, impact-oriented environment

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Remuneration

As per industry norms and dependent on skill sets.

Organisation Overview

Pahlé India Foundation (PIF) is a homegrown forward thinking policy research think tank, dedicated to fostering sustainable development and inclusive growth in India. PIF is founded by Dr. Rajiv Kumar, former VC, NITI Aayog and current Chairman PIF, in June 2013.