Analyst Institute: Senior Data Scientist

Job Post; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Analyst Institute in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead complex analytical projects and help progressive organizations understand what works, why it works, and how to improve impact.

You will collaborate with research, data, and campaign teams to design analytical approaches, evaluate program effectiveness, develop statistical models, and translate findings into practical recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field.
• Significant professional experience in data science or applied research.
• Proficiency in Python or R and SQL with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of statistical analyses and data science projects.
• Develop models and analytical methods to measure campaign effectiveness.
• Apply experimental design, causal inference, and statistical techniques to evaluate interventions.
• Work with large and complex datasets, ensuring data quality and analytical reliability.
• Build reproducible data pipelines and analytical workflows.
• Communicate findings through reports, presentations, and clear visualizations.
• Collaborate with researchers, analysts, and partner organizations to identify meaningful research questions.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practices in data science and research.
• Help translate complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Advanced degree in statistics, data science, or related quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Analyst Institute: Senior Data Scientist

LOCATION

Washington, DC, 88323

SALARY

$50000 - $55000 (Yearly)

DESIRED SKILLS

Raised to an eight figure budget

COMPANY

Analyst Institute

DEPARTMENT

Research

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Other

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Senior Leadership (overseeing multiple Department Directors. Ex: Campaign Manager, Coordinated Manager)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Analyst Institute is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead complex analytical projects and help progressive organizations understand what works, why it works, and how to improve their impact.

In this role, you will work with research, data, and campaign teams to design analytical approaches, evaluate program effectiveness, develop statistical models, and translate complex findings into practical recommendations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with the ability to communicate research results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of statistical analyses and data science projects.
• Develop models and analytical methods to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and programs.
• Apply experimental design, causal inference, and statistical techniques to evaluate interventions.
• Work with large and complex datasets, ensuring data quality and analytical reliability.
• Build reproducible data pipelines and analytical workflows.
• Communicate findings through reports, presentations, and clear visualizations.
• Collaborate with researchers, analysts, and partner organizations to identify meaningful research questions.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practices in data science and research.
• Help translate complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in statistics, data science, computer science, economics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant professional experience in data science, statistical analysis, or applied research.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Strong knowledge of statistical modeling, experimental design, and causal inference.
• Experience communicating technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with political campaigns, civic engagement, nonprofit organizations, or social-impact research.
• Familiarity with survey research, field experiments, and program evaluation.
• Experience with data visualization tools and reproducible analytical workflows.
• Experience mentoring analysts or leading technical projects.

Why Join Analyst Institute?

Join a team that uses rigorous research and data to help progressive organizations make better decisions. Your work will contribute to understanding what drives successful programs and improving the effectiveness of campaigns and organizations across the country.