Data Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Execute precise, highly dependable, and efficient data operations associated with our outreach to high school students and the National College Match.

• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail by thoroughly reviewing, testing, and auditing data tasks (queries, code, models, etc.) to ensure integrity and statistical accuracy.

• Develop, maintain, and review documentation related to QuestBridge data and its associated processes.

• Foster a comprehensive understanding of QuestBridge data to effectively manage and link raw datasets, thereby enhancing programmatic efficiency and impact.

• Enhance operational efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and proactively implementing workflows, utilizing modern technological tools to automate processes and improve consistency.

• Serve as a versatile analytical resource, providing support for data-related operational duties and ad-hoc requests throughout the organization.

• Assist with various organizational projects, tasks, and objectives as required and assigned.

• Collaborate with fellow QuestBridge staff to annually assess and evaluate student applications for major programs and other opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree accompanied by at least 2 years of full-time experience in Data Analytics.

• Demonstrated analytical rigor: Proven ability to apply analytical thinking to program management, uncover data-driven insights, and address complex operational challenges.

• Familiarity with some or all of the following:

• SQL, Tableau: Leveraging knowledge of relational databases and data schemas to compose accurate queries, validate data pipelines, and create precise, high-fidelity dashboards.

• Python, R: Utilizing scripting for data cleaning and analysis automation.

• Git: Experience in version control and collaborative code management.

• Statistics: Applying statistical principles to analyze datasets and validate hypotheses.

• Proven track record of detail-oriented data work: A keen eye for detail, ensuring dataset integrity, script formatting, and report accuracy prior to stakeholder distribution.

• Project & Stakeholder Management: Capability to organize workload, prioritize tasks, and independently oversee multiple data projects from conception to timely execution in a dynamic environment.

• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong capacity to incorporate feedback and translate technical concepts for clarity.

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or another quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Experience with data in the education sector.

• Proven history of high-fidelity, detail-oriented work in a fast-paced setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including access to flexible spending and health savings accounts.

• Generous Paid Time Off.

• Holidays.

• Annual end-of-year office closure.

• 401k (pre-tax or Roth).

• Paid parental leave.

• Remote work stipends.

• Flexible work hours.

• Many more.