Data Scientist
Herndon, VA

Job Description

As a Data Scientist you will play a pivotal role in helping SEI remake higher education. The projects you will work on can fundamentally change education and have a profound impact on how learning is designed and delivered for decades to come.

The Data Scientist will analyze data using a myriad of statistical methods (including developing predictive models) to uncover actionable business insights across business areas and ultimately drives improvement in business results.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* Support the Director of Advanced Analytics to advance analyses conducted within the organization from descriptive to prescriptive and ultimately predictive analytics.
* Identify opportunities across the organization and leverage predictive analytics to improve business performance and reduce inefficiencies
* Assemble, analyze and interpret large data sets from multiple sources to measure student ROI
* Perform segmentation analyses to uncover insights so as to optimize the admissions process, drive higher student engagement, continuation and graduation rates
* Analyze survey data to identify opportunities to increase student satisfaction and consequently ROI
* Communicate analysis outcomes and implications in many formats within SEI

Education:

* From a regionally accredited institution; Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics or Econometrics required
* Masters preferred

Work Experience:

* 3-5 years hands-on experience developing predictive models and conducting statistical analyses.
* Experience working with large datasets

Job Skills:

* Proficient in SQL and at least one of the following programming language (Python, R or SAS)
* Proficiency in econometric or statistical experimental design, ability to design and implement model documentation and monitoring protocols
* Advanced knowledge of applied statistical methodologies including least squares regression, logistic regression, sampling methodologies, cluster analysis, decisions trees, multivariate methodologies
* Creative thinker and problem-solver who can effectively collaborate across teams and functions.
* Knowledge of machine learning is preferred

Certificates, licenses and registrations:

* None

Other:

* Must be able to travel 5% of time.
* Must be able to lift 10 lbs.
* Typical office setting.
* Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
* Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
* Access information using a computer.
* Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
* Effectively cope with stressful situations
* Strong mental acuity.
* Intellectually curious and a willingness to explore new approaches to solving business problems

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.