QUESTBRIDGE

The Data Science & Analytics Technical Lead position offers a unique opportunity for someone passionate about applying their data skills and experiences to enhance educational programs and contribute to the growth of a far-reaching entrepreneurial social venture.. Reporting to the Director of Data Science and Analytics (DSA), this person will lead projects and collaborate with team members to execute on data-related operations and initiatives, often working across multiple teams at QuestBridge.. Successful management of multiple projects and initiatives at any given time, across all priority areas (High School Outreach, College Partnerships, College Programs, Alumni Programs, and others) to achieve strategic and programmatic objectives and key results. Successful mentorship of analysts as it relates to technical growth (coding best practices, applications of data engineering and data science for meaningful insights, etc.). Ability to manage multiple projects from start to finish (organizing bandwidth, workflows, and multiple deliverables for on-time delivery) in fast-paced environments

technical lead

Organization QuestBridge is a powerful platform that connects America's brightest low-income students with leading universities and career opportunities. QuestBridge designs and builds programs to develop and support low-income students in accessing and navigating exceptional educational and career experiences. By facilitating these exchanges, QuestBridge aims to increase the number of talented low-income students at the nation's best universities and in the ranks of national leadership. QuestBridge envisions a world where America's leadership encompasses thoughtful and broad-minded decision-makers drawn from every economic segment of society. Position The Data Science & Analytics Technical Lead position offers a unique opportunity for someone passionate about applying their data skills and experiences to enhance educational programs and contribute to the growth of a far-reaching entrepreneurial social venture. Reporting to the Director of Data Science and Analytics (DSA), this person will lead projects and collaborate with team members to execute on data-related operations and initiatives, often working across multiple teams at QuestBridge. Our Technical Lead will have the opportunity to collaborate with program, data, and engineering team members across other departments for thought partnership, feedback, and growth. In addition to data science and analytics experience, this position requires a strong focus on rigor, communication, project management, and systems-thinking. If you will enjoy applying your skills to data initiatives that fuel QuestBridge's mission, we look forward to reviewing your application! Responsibilities Success in this role is defined by achieving the following: Well-documented code that others can easily reuse and/or build upon
Timely and relevant analyses and reports for operational use
Completion of complex reporting and analysis requests
Creation and maintenance of documentation of QuestBridge data and data processes
Successful management of multiple projects and initiatives at any given time, across all priority areas (High School Outreach, College Partnerships, College Programs, Alumni Programs, and others) to achieve strategic and programmatic objectives and key results
Successful mentorship of analysts as it relates to technical growth (coding best practices, applications of data engineering and data science for meaningful insights, etc.)
Improvements in QuestBridge's data consistency, accuracy, and usage
Detailed understanding of all relevant internal, and external data related to priority areas
Periodic record consolidation and data cleaning in collaboration with other data-oriented staff
Ability to support data-related operational tasks across the organization
Travel to events to interact and support students and apply these experiences to continuously improve programming
Read and evaluate student applications for the College Prep Scholars Program, National College Match, and other various opportunities
Other duties, as assigned Minimum Qualifications Relevant work experience or training of at least 5 years
Ability to leverage best coding practices to conduct data cleaning, data wrangling, analyses, and build data products
Familiarity with some or all of the following:
Exceptional attention to detail, with ability to maintain focus on the larger picture
Strong written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects from start to finish (organizing bandwidth, workflows, and multiple deliverables for on-time delivery) in fast-paced environments
Ability to incorporate feedback
Track record of taking initiative
Passion for QuestBridge's mission Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics or another quantitative field or equivalent experience
Experience working with data in the education sector
Experience increasing efficiency of processes, and automation of analyses and reporting
Experience using CRM platforms and application Salary $137,400-$165,000 Benefits QuestBridge strives to provide the best possible benefits for our team members. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO, holidays, and annual end-of-year office closure; 401k; paid parental leave; remote work stipends; flexible work hours; and many more. Hours and Location This is a full-time position remote within the US. Employees will be expected to be engaged online and travel approximately once per quarter. Application Process Please include a thoughtful cover letter with your application, and a sample of past data-related projects and any relevant code from the project. Thank you for your interest in employment with QuestBridge. QuestBridge is an equal opportunity employer.
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