Applied Data Science Manager

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Are you interested in using data science to solve big and important problems in new ways — like helping a green energy startup find new areas of growth, figuring out how to increasing increase participation in vital social services, or completely changing the way that media companies interact with their viewers?
The Applied Data Science (ADS) team is the advisory arm of Civis Analytics, working closely with companies, nonprofits, and campaigns to help solve their toughest challenges with data science.

ADS Managers manage, supervise and mentor a team of Data Scientists in the ADS practice to deliver custom analytic solutions to our clients. They work closely with teams across the company, including, legal, finance, engineering, product, client success, and sales, and manage cross-functional teams to advise, oversee, and communicate their work. They lead the research design of their projects and help grow Civis' business through delivering excellent work and identifying new strategic growth opportunities for the company. They also serve as a key voice in the development of Civis' products.

We are looking for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds with demonstrated quantitative and leadership ability. We value creativity, hard work, and a proven track record of consistent excellence. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Owns engagements end-to-end for clients that may include Fortune 500 companies, high-profile startups, and national non-profit foundations
  • Grows Civis' business by delivering excellent work, identifying new strategic growth opportunities for the company, and developing expertise and credibility in their relevant industries
  • Manages relationship with clients and client-facing communication
  • Communicates all facets of the work with clients of varying technical experience or familiarity with our methods
  • Manages a team through the process of defining the client’s problem, designing a solution, and delivering high-quality work
  • Leads the research design of their projects, including statistical and data management methods, soliciting input from subject matter experts when needed
  • Ensures that all deliverables provide substantive value to clients, adhere to our standards, and further our mission
  • Manages teams of data scientists and analysts
  • Travel requirements
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in an analytical subject (statistics, math, economics, physics, etc)
  • A strong foundation in statistics and data analytics to solve real-world business challenges
  • Specific expertise in survey research, machine learning algorithms, and causal inference is 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.)
  • Expertise in SQL and/or statistical packages (R, Python, STATA, etc)
  • Experience in a startup, rapidly growing company, or fast-paced professional services 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
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