Data & Research Analyst

Please submit a cover letter and examples of data visualization and/or research work. DOCUMENTS BEING UPLOADED MUST BE LESS THAN 5 MB

About the Role
BW  is seeking a Data & Research Analyst to support a firm-wide initiative integrating data analytics and design research into our architectural and interior design services. This role helps translate data and evidence‑based research into actionable insights that inform design strategy, client decision‑making, and organizational performance. Working closely with the Data & Information Services Director, project teams and firm leadership, the Analyst will contribute to analytics, visualization, and research efforts that support clients before, during, and after design and construction – at the intersection of people, process, and place.

BW  is a 170+ person, full‑service architecture and interior design firm serving healthcare, education, science and technology, behavioral health, corporate, civic, and community markets. Our culture is guided by our core values:
Be Curious, Be Inclusive, Be Grateful, Strive for Excellence, and Own It.

• Build and maintain dashboards and visualizations (Tableau, Power
  
  BI) for client‑facing and internal use.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, compelling visual narratives that support strategic, operational, financial, and facility‑based insights.
• Clean, validate, and analyze data, identify trends, anomalies, and data quality issues.
• Forecast and model trends to inform design strategy and client decision‑making.
• Support proposals, reports, and presentations through data‑driven insights.
• Contribute to firm‑wide data strategy, governance standards, and best practices in collaboration with the Data & Information Services Director.
• Assist with creation and troubleshooting data workflows and ETL updates to data warehouse as needed.
• Support evidence‑based design (EBD) and research initiatives using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Assist with survey design, data collection, and analysis for pre‑ and post‑occupancy evaluations (POEs) to assess whether design intent is achieving desired outcomes.
• Analyze and synthesize project data to help demonstrate design effectiveness and inform future planning and design decisions.
• Translate research and performance findings into clear narratives for clients, publications, and internal knowledge‑sharing.

• 5+ years of experience in data analysis and visualization, or applied research (architecture, design, planning, or adjacent industries preferred).
• Demonstrated experience supporting projects independently while collaborating across teams.

• Advanced proficiency in Tableau, Power
  
  BI or similar visualization tools.
• Working proficiency in SQL and experience with Python or R for data analysis.
• Strong understanding of data systems, data flows, and analytics workflows.
• Experience applying statistical concepts such as correlation, regression, and descriptive statistics.

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate data and research into insights accessible to non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgement and ability to prioritize high‑impact work.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with multiple priorities.
• Commitment to data security, integrity, and client confidentiality.

If you would enjoy working in a highly energized, creatively satisfying team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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