Data Scientist
$56K-$95K (Glassdoor est.)
ExecOnline is a fast-growing, venture-backed ed-tech firm reinventing how the world's greatest companies develop their next generation of leaders. We are looking for an exceptional addition to the team who will be responsible for ensuring that a data-driven approach is at the heart of every piece of our organization and platform.

We are looking for an individual to lead data science efforts which will support our strategic initiatives at scale. This is a hands-on position that will work directly with our Data, Product, Technology and business teams to bring ExecOnline's data capabilities to the next level. Ideally, this role would be based in our New York City or Washington, DC office, but we will consider remote work for the right candidate.

In this role you will:
Be a key contributor to our suite of data-driven products for customers and solutions for internal stakeholders
Be hands-on with Data Analysis and Visualization Development
Utilize statistical models to derive deeper insights from our extensive customer and participant data
Apply Natural Language Processing capabilities on unstructured data for Topic Modeling, utilized in textual data exploration, feedback insights, voice-of-customer insights, sales enablement, etc.
Leverage other Machine Learning techniques for projects including Predictive Modeling, Retention Analysis, etc.
Spearhead opportunities for Experimentation and A/B testing in the company, such as outbound email, web optimization, etc.
Work with both structured and unstructured data
Support the development of reports in Tableau
We think it's appealing because you will be able to:
Join a company focused on achieving scale with data
Work directly with Product and business teams to deliver direct impact to customers and client-facing teams
Learn on the job and be(come) an expert on executive education - then apply that expertise to make the entire system better
Green-field opportunity be a thought leader in the company on data science best practices and opportunities for applications
Are we a match?
3+ years of experience in a similar role will position you for success and have a Bachelor's degree in Analytics or related quantitative fields (statistics, Operations research, mathematics, econometrics etc.). An advanced degree is preferred.
Experience applying modelling and advanced techniques such as: significance testing, GLM/Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, Trees, text mining
Hands-on knowledge of Python/R, SQL is a must
You are excited by the challenge of developing complex data-driven solutions while delivering simplicity for the end user.
You value hard work, collaboration and the ability to strike the right balance between speed, quality and execution.
You know how to get things done and prefer pragmatic solutions to theoretical ones.
You are a "full stack" data person - you know how to work with large, messy data sets, no matter where or how they are stored OR you are up to figuring it out.
You know your math but understand that the flashiest solutions usually aren't always the best.
You have experience with some of the tools and languages we use and are excited to learn the others:
Python, R, SQL
Tableau
Jupyter Notebooks
dBeaver or equivalent
Github
Highly Desired Additions:
AWS Redshift, Snowflake Data Warehouse
Hadoop
Javascript
What you'll get:
The opportunity to join a startup on a team with high career-growth potential across the organization
A stimulating work environment working with leading-edge, highly-motivated team members
Competitive base salary
20 days paid vacation
Stock options
Highly subsidized health insurance
Opportunity to take our courses with elite business schools
2 months paid parental leave
401K with Vanguard
Commuter benefits and other perks
About ExecOnline

ExecOnline partners with top business schools, including Berkeley-Haas, Columbia, IMD, MIT-Sloan, Wharton, Chicago Booth, Stanford, and Yale to rapidly deliver online leadership development programs that generate lasting organizational impact. ExecOnline's university-certified programs in strategy, innovation, operations, and more feature dynamic content tailored to the unique corporate objectives of their clients. ExecOnline has delivered transformational leadership development experiences to more than 200 organizations and 10,000 business leaders.
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