Common App is seeking a Data Scientist: Data Operations to help build our evolving data analytics and research function. In this role, you will engage with all aspects of our data operations, from developing business intelligence products to overseeing data warehousing, while supporting our mission-driven priorities in higher education access and equity.
What You'll Do
- Help build the organization’s evolving data analytic and research function.
- Engage with all aspects of the data operations function, including development of internal and external-facing business intelligence products.
- Provide oversight of data warehousing.
- Conduct analyses and reports supporting Common App's organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.
- Build efficient systems, processes, and workflows to execute the data operations agenda.
- Produce and maintain ETL processes, tables, and visualizations supporting Common App’s commitment to access and equity.
- Collaborate closely with Technology Services, Product Strategy, and Data Analytics and Research teams to maximize the impact of the data warehouse.
What We're Looking For
- Candidates must live in the United States.
- Willing to travel to attend a twice-annual Common App retreat.
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative social sciences discipline or related quantitative field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 4-6 years of related experience: data reporting, SQL, database architecture, ETL procedures, data analytics, data mining, data operations, and data quality. Or an equivalent combination.
- Experience in designing and implementing data warehousing, reporting, and analytic systems.
- Experience working with and validating imperfect data.
- Experience with descriptive and inferential statistics.
- Experience working with National Center for Education Statistics, Census, College Scorecard, National Student Clearinghouse, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, and/or other publicly available datasets relevant to education.
- Fluent in data manipulation and coding with SQL and/or R.
- Understanding of the strategic context of Common Application’s role in the higher education industry.
- Strong interpersonal skills and service orientation.
- Proven ability to communicate data and research findings to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and diverse environment.
Nice to Have
- Master’s or doctorate degree in a quantitative discipline and at least one year of related experience.
- 2-4 years of related experience with data visualization (Tableau, R preferred).
- 2-4 years of related experience with Atlassian tools, Git, Databricks, AWS Sagemaker, or S3.
- Fluent data manipulation and coding with tools such as SQL, Python, Tableau, and R.
- Experience working with Agile frameworks for cross-functional, product-minded collaboration.
- Teaching and supporting non-data experts in the use and interpretation of data.
- A passion for higher education is a plus.
Technical Stack
- SQL
- R
- Python
- Tableau
- Atlassian tools
- Git
- Databricks
- AWS Sagemaker
- S3
Team & Environment
You will report to the Director of Data Science, Data Operations and collaborate closely with the Technology Services (Data Warehousing Engineering), Product Strategy, and Data Analytics and Research teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $95,000 - $99,134.10
- Virtual-first office
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Seven company-wide holidays
- Nine floating holidays
- Sick leave
- Monthly mental health day
- Choice of PC or MAC laptop
- May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
- One-time office set-up stipend
- Monthly remote work stipend
- Monthly mobile stipend
- Market-based salaries
- Performance-based bonus
- 403(b) retirement plan with 5% company contribution and additional 5% company match
- Choice of two health insurance plans
- Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Medical Flexible Spending Account, depending on health plan selection
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
- Company provided life and AD&D insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
- Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
- Budgeted annual funds for professional development
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
- Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
- Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
- Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
- 1Password family account
Work Mode
This is a U.S. based remote opportunity. Candidates must reside within the United States.
Common App is dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. We are a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, and we foster a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, and creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute.
