Applied Data Scientist, Civis Analytics

6 Month Contract

$80k

A cost of living adjustment may be added to salary for qualifying locations

SQL

Python

Tableau

Git

Junior and Mid level

Remote from US

US work authorization required

Data analytics platform for public good

Job no longer available

Data analytics platform for public good

21-100 employees

B2BEnterpriseBig dataMarketingAnalyticsSaaSData AnalysisIdentity

Job no longer available

$80k

A cost of living adjustment may be added to salary for qualifying locations

SQL

Python

Tableau

Git

Junior and Mid level

Remote from US

US work authorization required

21-100 employees

B2BEnterpriseBig dataMarketingAnalyticsSaaSData AnalysisIdentity

Company mission

To help organizations use data to gain a competitive advantage in how they identify, attract, and engage their audiences.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree in an analytical subject (statistics, math, economics, physics, engineering, business, political or social science, computer science, etc.)
Proven affinity for and experience working with large or messy data sets
SQL experience a plus
Experience with statistical programming languages (R, Python, etc.) and proven ability to work pragmatically with statistical concepts
Experience with presentation or data visualization software, such as Microsoft PPT, Tableau, Shiny, etc
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
US work authorization

Desirable

Practical understanding of and experience with predictive analytics, machine learning, and/or causal inference
Familiarity with software development tools and practices (Git, code review, etc.)

What the job involves

The Applied Data Science (ADS) team is the consultancy arm of Civis Analytics, working closely with clients to help solve their toughest challenges with data science
An Applied Data Scientist is responsible for the end-to-end execution of new client engagements utilizing data science, which includes:
Unifying large 1st- and 3rd-party datasets and building predictive models
Deriving clear, actionable, and timely insights from analyses
Creating client-ready materials and solutions for stakeholders of varying technical experience or familiarity with methods
Working with cross-functional teams of data scientists and software engineers where necessary to create and implement solutions
Other job responsibilities of an Applied Data Scientist include:
Creatively identifying opportunities in the solution delivery process for scalable applications, and collaborating with other teams to further construct these tools
Maintaining a continuous and independent education of cutting-edge statistical techniques and programming languages

Our take

Effective data analytics are essential for organizations to optimize user experience and drive revenue. Born out of the 2012 Obama election campaign, Civis Analytics uses cloud-based solutions and data science to help organizations make informed, data-driven decisions. The company also utilized an in-house paid-media operation to help drive the Biden campaign to success in the 2020 election.

Looking ahead, Civis is now focused on investing in product innovation, expanding its data science capabilities, and broadening its team across sales, product, and technical functions. With a vision to continue pushing the boundaries of data-driven success, the company is in an exciting position to build on its impressive track record and grow even further.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

47% female employees

8% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (2.8)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Sep 2021

$30.7m

SERIES B

May 2020

$20.8m

LATE VC

Total funding: $73.5m

Company benefits

Health Insurance: As an employee for Civis Analytics, you’ll find a variety of localized benefits plans and options to meet your individual needs for medical, dental, and vision care. And Civis pays between 80-90% of the overall premiums. Making your mental health a priority, we’ll also provide you access to an Employee Assistance Program. We even offer pet insurance for your furry friends
Family and Parenting: We know that family comes first. Civis offers new parents substantial parental leave, so that they can spend time with their newborn. In addition, Civis understands how important those after-school pick ups can be, and we allow employees to make arrangements with their work schedule to accommodate their family
Expense Planning: Working for Civis means working to secure your future. As a Civis employee, you can opt into our 401(K) match program with immediate vesting. We also offer the option to open up a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), so you can set aside a portion of your salary, before taxes, to pay for qualified medical and dependent care expenses. Alternatively, we provide the ability for you to opt in for a Health Savings Account (HSA) for investing in future medical needs
Perks and Discounts: Here at Civis, we believe in offering you the discretion to manage your personal life so that you can bring your best self to work every day. For this reason, we provide unlimited vacation and sick days to make sure our employees stay healthy

Company HQ

Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL

Leadership

Dan Wagner

(Founder & CEO)

Previously a targeting lead then chief analytics officer with Obama for America a targeting and analytics director for the Democratic National Committee. Term Member for Council on Foreign Relations.

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