About Us
Level Data is a fast-growing, software-as-a-service company. We are on a mission to change lives in the education technology space. We are a passionate group of people who always put our customers first. Our core values are at the heart of all we do. We Listen First and always assume positive intent. We will continually strive for excellence, and never settle by saying, "We've always done it this way." Instead, we say, "What can we do better?" We act with urgency and place our customers at the center of all our decisions.
Level Data is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on a disability.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to lead a team of data scientists, data engineers, and software engineers in developing advanced analytics solutions. This role involves overseeing the entire analytics project lifecycle, from ideation and data exploration to model development and deployment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for using data to solve complex problems.
Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data scientists and analysts, providing guidance and support to ensure their professional growth and success.
- Project Management: Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of data science projects, including planning, execution, and delivery of analytics solutions.
- Model Development: Develop, implement, and optimize advanced statistical and machine learning models to solve complex business problems.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and business stakeholders, to ensure alignment on analytics goals and objectives.
- Data Strategy: Define and implement data strategies that drive the use of data and analytics across the organization.
- Data Exploration: Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions.
- Reporting and Visualization: Create and present data-driven insights and visualizations to stakeholders, ensuring the results are actionable and impactful.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in data science and analytics, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and tools.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in data science or analytics, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
- Education: Master's or PhD degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Skills:
- Strong expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling.
- Proficiency in data science tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
- Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
Why Join Level Data?
- Meaningful Impact: Your work directly influences education outcomes.
- Collaborative Culture: We value teamwork, transparency, and shared success.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities to learn, lead, and make a difference.
- Flexible Work Environment: Embrace remote work, with occasional travel.
If you're ready to contribute to a culture of trust, collaboration, and results, apply today! Let's empower educational leaders together.
Benefits
Level Data offers group health insurance benefits to all eligible employees effective on their date of hire. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, ST Disability and LT Disability. Optional Life and 401k plans are also available.
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