Analyst

Job DescriptionDesignation- AnalystABOUT THE TEAMThe Strategy and Policy Division (SPD) of the Quality Council of India (QCI) is a team of young professionals working to augment the capacity of government bodies in policy making and to formulate high-level strategies for projects that address national priorities. We function as a high-impact consulting group within QCI: a fast-paced, mission-driven unit whose work sits at the intersection of policy, research and project management.Our work spans strategic transformation of service lines across QCI's boards and divisions, conceptualisation and launch of new projects and proposals aligned to national priorities, strategic research and advisory on current and emerging policies, quality assurance, and technology-led transformations, and comprehensive research and assessment studies for central and state government bodies. ROLE SUMMARYAs an Analyst at SPD, your role is to turn raw field and secondary data into sharp, decision-ready insight and help drive organisational and service-delivery transformation across government agencies. The role is a blend of a policy and market researcher, a data analyst, and a project management professional: you design instruments, run the numbers, engage stakeholders, and draft the findings and recommendations that shape live government engagements.WHY THIS ROLE IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITYThis is not a typical corporate role, and the work you do here is not theoretical. You will be at the epicentre of policy and execution, translating the Viksit Bharat @ 2047 vision into actionable, on-the-ground projects that affect millions of lives, rather than producing reports and opinion pieces alone.We are looking for individuals who want to look back at their careers and point to a specific national programme and say, 'I helped build that.' If you have intellectual rigour, a strong commitment to public service, and the resilience to navigate complex challenges, this is the place for you.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe role carries clearly defined ownership across the following areas, applied to the engagements to which you are assigned:Research & Synthesis: Conduct rapid primary and secondary research across sectors and service verticals, and synthesise complex information into concise, actionable briefs, notes and executive summaries.Instrument Design & Field Research: Design and pilot survey questionnaires, discussion guides and screeners; conduct interviews, IDIs and surveys with citizens, businesses, MSMEs and government officials; and map customer and service journeys where required.Data Analysis & Visualisation: Collect, clean and analyse qualitative and quantitative data using tools such as MS Excel, STATA, R, Python and Power BI; apply techniques such as segmentation, scoring and benchmarking; and create clear infographics that visualise insights.Diagnostic & Organisational Assessment: Analyse existing administrative workflows, HR processes and organisational structures to identify inefficiencies, redundancies and reform opportunities, and support the development of transformation strategies and roadmaps.Stakeholder Engagement: Engage regularly with client teams and external stakeholders for data collection and coordination, ensuring timely information exchange, and synthesise the findings into structured outputs.Change Management: Support the execution of change management and communication plans for transformation initiatives, including building communication materials, conducting workshops and resolving queries.Project Execution & Client Communication: Track deliverables, document minutes of meetings, and monitor work plans and trackers to ensure smooth, timely execution.Report Writing & Deck Preparation: Draft and structure key sections of reports, scorecards and policy notes, and build high-quality, data-driven presentations for senior audiences.REQUIRED CAPABILITIESWe expect an ideal candidate to demonstrate the following capabilities. Technical capabilities are transferable across SPD engagements; behavioural capabilities are common to all SPD roles.Technical CapabilitiesBehavioural CapabilitiesResearch & SynthesisRapidly identify, read and understand dense technical material (government reports, research papers, market and policy studies) and distil it into concise, actionable briefs, notes and executive summaries.High Degree of CuriosityA genuine interest in how India's public services, policy and governance systems work; someone who naturally follows current affairs and asks 'why'.Structured Thinking & WritingTake a large, ambiguous topic, break it into a structured plan, and produce clear, logical, professionally written output.Integrity & AccountabilityTaking ownership of tasks, delivering on commitments, and upholding the highest ethical standards in all work and interactions.Data AnalysisComfort with data cleaning and core MS Excel functions; hands-on experience analysing qualitative and quantitative data using tools such as STATA, R or Python is a strong plus.Meticulous Attention to DetailThe person who catches the typo, the formatting error or the mismatched number that others miss; in this work, details are critical.Visualisation & PresentationStrong data-visualisation acumen using the MS suite (bonus for Tableau or Power BI) and the ability to build well-structured, visually compelling presentations.Proactive, Get-it-Done AttitudeA self-starter who takes complete ownership, finds what needs to be done and delivers it, rather than waiting to be told.Project CoordinationAn organised approach to tracking tasks, deadlines and files, including meeting documentation and work-plan monitoring; familiarity with project management trackers or software is a plus.Reliability & Time ManagementTrusted to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.AI & Research EfficiencyProficiency in using generative-AI tools with effective prompt design to support rapid secondary research and data synthesis.Coachability & HumilityA strong desire to learn and a positive, resilient attitude toward receiving and implementing detailed, critical feedback.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & REQUIREMENTSEducation: Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Business, Political Science, Engineering, Technology, or a related field from a recognised institution is required. A Master's degree is a strong advantage.Experience: 1 to 3 years of professional experience in public-sector consulting, government advisory, market research, project management, or organisational and digital transformation initiatives. Post-graduates with a recent Master's degree are encouraged to apply.Preferred: prior experience working with government agencies, or an in-depth understanding of public-sector processes, large-scale survey methods, capacity-building frameworks and digital transformation.Location: Based at a QCI office or client Project Management Unit, with occasional pan-India travel for fieldwork and stakeholder engagement. Specific location will be confirmed at the time of offer, based on active engagement needs.