Applied Data Scientist, Civis Analytics
Analytics Engineer
$90k
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Data analytics platform for public good
Job no longer available
Data analytics platform for public good
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
$90k
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To help organizations use data to gain a competitive advantage in how they identify, attract, and engage their audiences.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in an analytical subject (statistics, math, economics, physics, engineering, business, political or social science, computer science, etc.)
- At least 1 year of experience using dbt in a production environment
- Proven affinity for and experience working with large or messy data sets
- Strong SQL proficiency
- Experience with presentation or data visualization software, such as Google Slides, Microsoft PPT, Tableau, R Shiny, etc
- Familiarity with software development tools and practices (Git, code review, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- Practical understanding of and experience with predictive analytics, machine learning, and/or causal inference
- Experience with statistical programming languages (R, Python, etc.) and an understanding of how to apply statistical concepts
What the job involves
- Civis Analytics is looking for an Applied Data Scientist, Analytics Engineer to join our team and help us solve some of the most challenging and interesting data and analytics problems our customers face
- As part of the Applied Data Science (ADS) team, you will act as a consultant and hands-on technical expert, utilizing analytics and data engineering to develop solutions for our customers
- This role of Applied Data Scientist, Analytics Engineer will support clients in our public and non-profit sectors and report to an Applied Data Science Lead
- An Applied Data Scientist is responsible for the end-to-end execution of client engagements, which often includes:
- Data modeling and transformation: design, build, and maintain robust data models to unify large datasets and to create trusted data objects and workflows
- 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, solution architects, product teams and 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
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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