Data Manager

Citizen Data seeks a highly organized and entrepreneurial Data Manager to manage Citizen Data’s growing cloud database and infrastructure, aggregate and process big and disparate datasets, and optimize performance to ensure analytics are accurate and available on-demand.The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud architecture or data engineering experience as well as strong data manipulation and data analysis skills. The Data Manager collaborates with Citizen Data Analysts and Scientists to help manage and organize Citizen’s databases and to prepare, clean, and generate insights from incoming and existing data.The Data Manager will be an early, founding member of the Citizen product capability, and will be expected to contribute at a strategic level as much as a technical one.Citizen is a remote company, and we are happy to consider candidates nationwide for this position.” To “Citizen is a remote company, and we’re happy to consider candidates that are currently located and reside in the U.S. for this position.Role ResponsibilitiesIngest, organize and clean first-party, research, and external datasetsOversee and grow Citizen’s database built on AWS cloud infrastructure, including access control and governanceInnovate data management solutions that help Citizen grow and scaleManage and integrate API-based data streams to our existing storage infrastructureMonitor ETL scripts for errors and find areas for improvementsReview new data processing, storage, and analysis tools to recommend to the broader team as Citizen pilots new products and methodologiesCoordinate with Data Analysts and Scientists in weighting and preparation of proprietary research data for analysis, storage, modelingFielding internal and external data requests and questionsPerform various data science, analysis, and/or research tasks as neededRequirements4-6 experience in a data-related role, preferably in cloud database management or data cleansing and/or processingExcellent communication and time management skillsProficiency with data analysis packages in PythonProficiency and experience with SQLExperience with AWS or cloud computing services preferredExperience with R a plusExperience with data visualization tools such as Tableau a plusFamiliarity with a wide variety of data sources, including databases, public or private APIs and standard data formats a plusExperience working with voter and/or consumer data preferredA problem solver with great data intuitionExtremely well-organizedCompetency in the application of G-SuiteDemonstrated commitment to using data for the public interestBenefitsCompetitive CompensationEmployer-Sponsored Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days & public holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Training & DevelopmentWork From HomeOur greatest strength as a company is the team building it. As we strive to use data to bridge divides, advance meaningful change, and strengthen American democracy, we are committed to growing a team that reflects the diversity of this country. Citizen is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from any and all backgrounds, experiences, ideologies, and perspectives.