Data Science Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Utilize data analytics to assist Internal Audit, Compliance, SOX, operational reviews, and various assurance activities.

• Convert audit and compliance goals into data requirements, testing methodologies, queries, and analytical processes.

• Design and implement data-driven testing protocols for transactions, populations, processes, and controls.

• Examine entire populations to uncover trends, anomalies, exceptions, and possible control issues.

• Conduct data validation, reconciliation, and procedures for completeness and accuracy.

• Assess testing outcomes and supporting evidence, documenting conclusions and exceptions.

• Create repeatable analytics for ongoing testing and monitoring activities.

• Assist Internal Audit and SOX engagements through the development of populations, control testing, and exception analysis.

• Prepare audit-ready workpapers and relevant documentation.

• Aid in ongoing compliance and privacy monitoring, including datasets related to FERPA.

• Evaluate district and state funding data while validating enrollment, attendance, demographic, and program participation information.

• Develop and maintain SQL queries and Python scripts for data extraction, transformation, validation, and analysis.

• Create reusable datasets, dashboards, reports, and visualizations.

• Facilitate the automation of manual testing and monitoring processes.

• Investigate Python, AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies for audit and compliance analytics.

• Collaborate with Data Engineering, IT, GRC, Internal Audit, Compliance, Funding, and business stakeholders.

• Present analytical outcomes and testing results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Elevate complex issues, significant exceptions, and data concerns to the Senior Manager of Data Analytics or the appropriate functional leader.

• No formal supervisory duties are included.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in external audit, Internal Audit, SOX, risk advisory, compliance testing, or a similar assurance function.

• Proven knowledge of internal controls, audit methodologies, control testing, evidence evaluation, and audit documentation.

• Experience leveraging data analytics to support audit, compliance, risk, SOX, or control testing.

• Proficient in SQL and Python, with experience in querying and analyzing large or complex datasets.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to translate audit or compliance requirements into data queries, testing methodologies, and analytical processes.

• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy.

• Ability to document methodologies, assumptions, testing procedures, results, and supporting evidence effectively.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and web applications.

• Must pass a required background check.

• Experience with Big 4 accounting or professional services is preferred.

• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, DBT, GitHub, enterprise systems, data governance, data quality, data lineage, access management, privacy concepts, automated audit or compliance testing, and AI-enabled analytics is desired.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive a bonus.

• Health benefits are provided.

• Contributions to retirement plans.

• Paid time off is available.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are offered.