Data Analyst

QuestBridge

3d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are searching for a detail-oriented and collaborative Data Analyst to apply their data skills to support the execution and growth of educational programs. In this role, you will be responsible for cleaning, transforming, processing, and querying our programmatic datasets to ensure our day-to-day data operations flow seamlessly and reliably. You will also play a critical role in stewarding and using our data to drive operational insights and improvements. The Data Analyst will have the opportunity to collaborate with program, data, and engineering team members across other departments. In addition to analytical skills, this position has a strong focus on rigor, attention to detail, effective communications, and proactive project management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of full-time experience in Data Analytics.
• A track record of applying analytical thinking to program management, identify data-driven insights, and solve complex operational problems.
• Familiarity with some or all of the following: SQL, Tableau: Utilizing knowledge of relational databases and data schemas to write precise queries, validate data pipelines, and build accurate, high-fidelity dashboards.
• Familiarity with some or all of the following: Python, R: Scripting for automating data cleaning, and analyses.
• Familiarity with some or all of the following: Git: Version control and collaborative code management.
• Familiarity with some or all of the following: Statistics: Applying statistical foundations to analyze datasets and validate hypotheses.
• Track record of detail-oriented data work: An obsessive eye for detail, ensuring dataset integrity, script formatting, and reports are accurate before they reach stakeholders.
• Ability to organize bandwidth, prioritize deliverables, and independently manage multiple data projects from concept to on-time execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to incorporate feedback and translate technical knowledge for ease of understanding.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics or another quantitative field or relevant experience.
• Experience working with data in the education sector.
• Track record of high-fidelity, detail-oriented work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong belief in the mission, vision, and goals of QuestBridge
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with ability to maintain focus on the big picture.

Responsibilities

• Execute accurate, highly reliable, and efficient data operations related to our high school student outreach and the National College Match.
• Meticulously review, test, and audit data work (queries, code, models, etc.) to ensure integrity and statistical validity.
• Create, maintain, and audit documentation of QuestBridge data and data processes.
• Cultivate a detailed understanding of QuestBridge data to steward and connect raw datasets to increase programmatic efficiency and impact.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and proactively implement workflows, using modern technology tools to automate and increase consistency and efficiency.
• Act as a versatile analytical resource, supporting data-related operational tasks and ad-hoc requests across the organization.
• Support other organizational projects, tasks, and goals as needed and as assigned.
• With other QuestBridge staff, annually read and evaluate student applications for major programs and other opportunities.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance including access to flexible spending and health saving accounts
• generous Paid Time Off, holidays, and annual end-of-year office closure
• 401k (pre-tax or Roth)
• paid parental leave
• remote work stipends
• flexible work hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level