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.