Data Analyst

educationstrategyconsulting; Charlottesville (VA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Strategy Consulting is seeking a Data Analyst to join a small, collaborative team delivering high-quality data analytics and visualizations for education. No prior data experience is required; candidates from computing, engineering, math education, or sciences are encouraged to apply.

The role involves exploring complex data sets, identifying anomalies, and managing entire project lifecycles from planning to visualization.

Qualifications

• No data experience required; candidates from computing, engineering, math education, or sciences are encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to ask questions and learn quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Unwavering attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Eagerness to learn about the US educational system.
• Familiarity with databases/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Explore complex data sets to articulate their full meaning.
• Identify anomalies, research causes, and propose solutions to the team.
• Own the lifecycle of a data project from planning to visualization.
• Math or Physics background is preferred.

Skills

Questioning mindset

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

SQL basics

Education

Mathematics or Physics background

Job description

Education Strategy Consulting’s mission is to bring high-quality data analytics and visualizations to the field of education. To meet the demands of our growing business, we are looking for additional data analysts.

The successful candidate does not need any specific data experience or training. Anyone with a background in computing, engineering, math education, or sciences is encouraged to apply!

ESC seeks team members that are inquisitive, enjoy solving problems, and want to work collaboratively with a small group of continuous learners. In addition, we are looking for people who have:

• A willingness to ask questions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Unwavering attention to detail
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• An eagerness to learn about the US educational system
• Familiarity with databases/SQL

Data analysts will work on multiple projects at a time, as part of a team effort. The tasks for each project will vary, but generally, this role is responsible for:

• Exploring the internal logic of often complex data sets with subtle interconnections in order to articulate their full meaning.
• Identifying anomalies within a data set, researching underlying causes, and designing or recommending solutions to the team.
• Assuming responsibility for the entire lifecycle of a data project, including planning, data ingestion, data restoration, quality assurance, and preparation for visualization.
• *Mathematics or Physics backgrounds preferred.

This is a full-time, remote position open to US candidates living in the Eastern Time Zone.

Education Strategy Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.