Work with the Director of Polling on the design, implementation, and delivery of survey products and services
Develop and maintain internal software tools and systems to support the collection, processing, and analysis of survey data
Own the predictive modeling process from ingestion to deployment for key internal models
Ensure the data and modeling results meet requirements for quality and work with the team to clean, transform, aggregate, and report on data as needed
Collaborate with polling managers, data scientists, project managers and external stakeholders to troubleshoot problems and proactively create solutions
Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to optimize data infrastructure and pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable data flow
Assist in the design and execution of experiments and surveys, including sample selection, data collection, and weighting
Ensure team excellence by documenting processes and evangelizing new approaches
Work both independently and as part of a team to deliver accurate products on short deadlines
Requirements
Experience working in a quantitative production environment or a postgraduate degree in a quantitative field
Experience with and ability to apply knowledge of foundations of statistics and modeling (distributions, parameter estimation, confidence intervals and tests, etc.)
Experience working with survey data, and a solid understanding of sampling techniques and survey design
Advanced understanding of Python. Experience with other statistical programming languages is also useful
Experience building predictive models using regression and machine learning techniques
Ability to manipulate data with SQL
Proven experience creating analytics output within a production-oriented team
Ability to effectively communicate and present technical concepts to a non-technical audience, both in writing and verbally
Experience creating and delivering informative and engaging data visualizations using industry leading tools
Leadership competencies in the following: empathy, active listening, coaching/feedback, integrity, decisiveness, and problem solving
In order to be qualified for this position you must currently have or be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust security clearance, which requires either US Citizenship or three (3) of five (5) years of US residency.
Benefits
Premier health insurance plan
401K matching
Unlimited vacation leave
Paid sick, personal, and volunteer leave
13 paid holidays
15 weeks paid parental leave
Professional development stipend & tuition reimbursement
Macbook Pro laptop & tech accessories
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stipend for mobile device
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Supportive & collaborative culture
Flexible working hours
Remote friendly (within the U.S.)
Pre-tax transportation options for commuting to our office in Washington, DC
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