Senior Data Scientist

Vanta•,

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. Our Data and Analytics team is currently looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join us! You’ll be responsible for laying the foundation for a best-in-class business analytics function. You’ll partner closely with our business stakeholders to ensure that our analytics stack and processes meet the business needs today with an eye towards the future.

Requirements

4+ years of experience working with data as a Data Scientist, Product Analyst, or Analytics Engineer in an applied business setting
Strong foundation in SQL, Python (or R), statistics, and machine learning
Experience designing and evaluating experiments, predictive models, and other statistical analyses to inform product decisions
Experience building scalable data assets, metrics, and analytical frameworks on modern cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, dbt)
Deep experience with data visualization
Experience using modern AI-assisted analytics tools or LLM-powered workflows to accelerate analysis and improve decision making
Deep understanding of product analytics, customer behavior, and B2B SaaS growth metrics
Experience partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Design, and Customer Success throughout the product lifecycle
Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business problems into meaningful analytical frameworks and actionable recommendations
Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain trusted product data assets using dbt, Snowflake, and modern analytics infrastructure
Leverage AI-powered analytics tools and data agents (e.g., Snowflake Cortex) to accelerate insight generation, automate repeatable analysis, and scale decision-making
Define and evolve measurement frameworks for product health, customer lifecycle, and AI-powered product experiences
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Design, and Customer Success to influence product strategy through data
Help define Vanta’s analytics strategy and AI measurement practices as our product and data platform evolve
Lead executive analytics reviews, translating complex analyses into clear recommendations that drive company decisions

Benefits

Industry-competitive salary and equity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
Health & wellness stipend
Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
Family planning benefits
Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
11 company-paid holidays
Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!