Lead, Applied Data Science

Lead, Applied Data Science

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What we do

At Civis Analytics, we bring objective, data-driven truth to organizational decision-making—from the boardroom to the world’s largest social causes.

This mission isn’t an aspiration: it’s something we see realized every day, and it brings purpose to everything we’re working on.

We combine a sophisticated SaaS product with our specialized data science consultancy to empower tens of thousands of active users to make millions of data-driven decisions every month. From joining disparate data sources and automating reporting, to building more elaborate models of targeted audiences and optimizing messages for them, organizations like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the City of Boston, and iHeart Radio trust Civis’s technology to make their most critical decisions.

Core to our product and consulting offerings is Civis Platform, which makes it easy to import, manage, transform, analyze, and report on data. Our customers love Civis Platform because it empowers them to focus on finding data-driven answers to their most critical questions—in other words, we empower them to run their business, rather than running a tech stack. 

Learn more about Civis at www.civisanalytics.com.

What we are looking for

The Applied Data Science (ADS) team is the consultancy arm of Civis Analytics, working closely with customers to help them solve their toughest challenges with Civis’s analytics software and services. ADS Leads manage, supervise and mentor a team of data scientists to deliver valuable analytics solutions to our customers. 

ADS Leads work closely with teams across the company, including engineering, product, legal, finance, and sales. They often manage cross-functional teams to advise, oversee, and communicate their work. They lead the scoping of their projects and are the client’s lead point of contact with Civis. They help grow Civis' business by delivering excellent work to existing clients, and through proactive account management, identify new strategic growth opportunities for Civis to support our the company

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of data scientists and often a cross-functional client team that provides consulting services that achieve our clients’ business goals through the a delivery and implementation of Civis’s software and services
  • Partner with technical, product and sales teams to establish an account strategy that accomplishes a client's strategic goals and ensures their long-term success with Civis.
  • Lead the scoping, technical design, and delivery of high-quality analytics solutions, soliciting input from subject matter experts when needed
  • Grow Civis' business by delivering excellent work to existing clients, and through proactive account management, identify new opportunities for Civis to support our company
  • Own and be responsible for the success for a portfolio of existing customer accounts. 
  • 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
  • Some travel may be required

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an analytical subject (statistics, math, economics, physics, etc) or Business
  • A strong foundation in statistics and data analytics expertise in survey research and statistical modeling.  Familiarity with machine learning, and causal inference a plus. This will be demonstrated by having at least 5 years of experience working with large data sets to solve real-world business challenges
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in an analytical subject (statistics, math, economics, physics, business, etc.) 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

All employees either must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, initiate vaccination before your start date, or file an exemption request prior to start date per company policy for review. 

Who we are

At Civis, we have opportunities for applicants who are newcomers, seasoned professionals, and anywhere in between. Our teams are energized by complex challenges and value diversity of thought. Opportunities to stand out and inspire happen daily and we trust and encourage you to act on your ideas – no matter how big they are. We offer you the tools and community you need to do your best work. Each of us is committed to holding ourselves accountable for results, challenging the status quo and finding new ways to grow our company and each other.

Why join our team?

  • 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, invested in internal promotion, and committed to fostering a diverse, equal and inclusive workplace. 
  • 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.

Civis Analytics embraces the individuality of our employees and we celebrate each other's differences. Our products, services, and culture benefit from and thrive on the unique perspectives brought by each person in our community. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, age, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact internalrecruiting@civisanalytics.com

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