Lead Data Science

Summary

The job is for an Applied Data Science Lead at Civis Analytics, a data-driven decision making company. The role involves managing a team of data scientists, partnering with technical teams, leading the scoping and delivery of high-quality analytics solutions, growing the business by delivering excellent work to existing clients, and developing relationships with senior decision makers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical subject or Business
• A strong foundation in statistics and data analytics expertise in survey research and statistical modeling
• Experience managing teams to complete products within scope and on time
• Proficiency in SQL and/or statistical packages (R, Python, STATA, etc)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated history of delivering high-quality analytic work to decision makers

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of data scientists and often a cross-functional client team that provides consulting services
• Partner with technical, product and sales teams to establish an account strategy
• Lead the scoping, technical design, and delivery of high-quality analytics solutions
• Grow Civis' business by delivering excellent work to existing clients and identifying new opportunities for Civis
• Develop relationships with senior decision makers and be responsible for client-facing communication and work product
• Ensure that all deliverables provide substantive value to clients, adhere to our standards, and further our mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in an analytical subject or Masters in Business Administration
• Expertise in SQL and/or statistical packages (R, Python, STATA, etc)
• Experience working for a consulting, services, or advisory firm
• Experience writing proposals, building cost and pricing estimates of proposed work, and selling the work to new or existing clients
• Experience presenting completed work or pitching new work to executive audiences

Benefits

• Salary: $124,000 (a cost of living adjustment may be added for qualifying locations)
• The opportunity to be part of a growing tech startup focused on solving interesting and meaningful problems
• Competitive benefits, including unlimited PTO, 401K match with immediate vesting, health, dental, and vision benefits, fully paid parental leave, commuter benefits, wellness initiatives, and pet insurance