Data Science Analyst - remote
Description: Mather Economics is seeking early-career individuals or recent graduates with strong technical skills for a remote position, analyzing web traffic data from news publishers. Candidates should have experience in data analytics through work experience and/or coursework, fellowships, or internships. Individuals should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to communicate technical concepts effectively. Candidates should have a four-year degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in computer science, economics, mathematics, or a related field. Degrees should be accompanied by relevant internship or work experience. Technical skills should include SQL, Python, or PySpark. We seek individuals who will succeed in a remote workplace, desire to continually learn and improve technical skills, and show a desire to grow into future positions with the company. Responsibilities include:
- Run, modify, and automate recurring processes using SQL, Python, and the Oozie workflow scheduling system.
- Write queries to pull and manipulate data for client-requested reports.
- Analyze and visualize complex datasets to communicate insights to clients and other teams.
- Communicate with the consulting team on operational tasks and timelines.
- Troubleshoot data or process issues.
- Monitor and update health reporting to maintain data quality and pipeline success.
- Learn and manage database structures.
- Maintain and improve the automation pipeline.
- Create Documentation f existing and newly developed processes.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications for the position:
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree.
- Practical experience with SQL and Python or related tools.
- Enjoy being in the weeds with data and problem solving
- Ability to write efficient and maintainable code
- Working knowledge of Excel or other analytics tools for ad-hoc analysis and data visualization.
- Intellectually curious and eager to expand technical skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Detail-oriented, with high standards for the quality of their work.
- Ability to work autonomously and judge when to escalate issues or ask for assistance.
Preferred Qualifications for the position:
- Experience with the following languages and systems: Tableau, Hadoop/Hive, Spark/PySpark, JavaScript, Git/GitHub, Google Analytics.
- Domain knowledge or professional experience in the following areas:
o Web traffic analytics (especially snowplow-based trackers) o Subscription management o Economic theory and modeling o News publishing or reporting o Content management systems (CMS) At Mather Economics, we value our employees and are committed to their well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements
Join us and be part of a team that supports your success—personally and professionally! At this time, Mather Economics is not hiring students that are part of the F-1 OPT under the STEM-designated degree program. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States or Canada on a full-time basis. Apply Job!