Data Analyst

Education Strategy Consulting; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Strategy Consulting is seeking a Data Analyst to provide high-quality data analytics for the education sector. This full-time, remote position is open to US candidates in the Eastern Time Zone. Ideal candidates have backgrounds in computing, engineering, or sciences and possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation.

The role involves exploring complex data, identifying anomalies, and managing the lifecycle of data projects within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to ask questions and solve problems.
• Eagerness to learn about the US educational system.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Explore complex data sets and articulate their meaning.
• Identify anomalies and design solutions.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of data projects.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Familiarity with databases/SQL

Education

Background in computing, engineering, math education, or sciences

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.