Civic Data Scientist — Remote (US)

datadotorg; United States; On-site; USD 84,300 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

VoteShield (a project of Protect Democracy) seeks a Data Scientist to analyze public voter registration data and support election officials in maintaining accurate voter information. You will work with a world-class analysis and engineering team to turn data into actionable insights and reports.

As part of a growing team, you will collaborate cross-functionally, expand datasets, and help establish reporting standards, while communicating findings clearly to partners and administrators across the

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate a clear data story in writing and presenting.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and reporting.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Interest in public or civic data and commitment to non-partisan analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze changes in public voter registration data and absentee ballot data to provide timely insights.
• Write and present data reports accessible to the team, partners, and election administrators.
• Conduct legal/policy research to provide context for reports.
• Contribute to research using VoteShield datasets and tools.
• Collaborate with Protect Democracy colleagues to enhance data analyses and automation.
• Expand and enrich current data with external datasets.
• Develop and document reporting standards and best practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective partners in the election community.

Skills

Python

Data storytelling

Public data

Data-driven analysis

Written communication

Oral presentation

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

VoteShield (a project of Protect Democracy) seeks a Data Scientist to analyze public voter registration data and support election officials in maintaining accurate voter information. You will work with a world-class analysis and engineering team to turn data into actionable insights and reports.

As part of a growing team, you will collaborate cross-functionally, expand datasets, and help establish reporting standards, while communicating findings clearly to partners and administrators across the