Data Science Analyst - remote

Job Description

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.

Full-time

Hybrid remote