Senior Data Scientist Job

About the role

The Senior Data Scientist at Murmuration leads and executes data science projects, including predictive modeling, algorithm design, and data pipelines. They develop innovative, industry-leading campaign data science models, focusing on partisanship and turnout models. They independently and collaboratively explore data sets to derive insights and understand what drives product development and feature prioritization. They transform data into actionable insights through analysis and visualization, communicating these insights effectively to internal and external stakeholders through memos and presentations. They collaborate with the Engineering Team to bring data science products and concepts into production, mentor and guide junior data scientists, and apply emerging AI technologies to R&D challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute data science projects, including predictive modeling, algorithm design, and data pipelines;
• Develop innovative, industry-leading campaign data science models, specifically partisanship and turnout models;
• Independently (and often collaboratively) explore data sets for insights and understanding what can help drive product development and feature prioritization;
• Transform data into actionable and compelling insights through analysis and visualization, and then effectively communicate these data-driven stories to internal and external stakeholders through memos and presentations;
• Collaborate with the Engineering Team to take data science products and concepts into production;
• Provide guidance and mentoring to level-up junior data scientists in both formal and informal learning sessions;
• Apply emerging AI technologies to R&D challenges; prototype novel approaches, evaluate feasibility, and bridge the gap between cutting-edge capabilities and practical usability.

Requirements

• 6+ years of work experience as a Data Scientist or equivalent role producing models and analytics for business applications;
• Deep understanding of advanced data science techniques, machine learning algorithms, and optimization methods;
• Experience building and deploying machine learning models;
• Proficiency in data engineering and data pipelines;
• Skill in using advanced data visualization tools and techniques to effectively communicate insights and tell compelling stories with data;
• Mastery of programming languages (Python and SQL), version control (Git), and ability to learn and apply new data science tools and techniques efficiently;
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strong leadership skills, and ability to communicate insights strategically to influence team direction;
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members in their technical growth and development;
• Capacity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Domain expertise in organizing and advocacy;
• Experience working with voter file data and in campaign data science;
• Familiarity with data engineering tools such as dbt and Dagster;
• Experience with polling methodologies, survey analysis, and multilevel regression and poststratification (MRP) modeling;
• or Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Skills

• Talented Data Scientists come from all walks of life and career. If you are passionate about civic engagement and technology, please apply, even if you do not check every box!

Benefits

The Senior Data Scientist is a full-time, salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package (detail below), open to candidates anywhere in the United States. The starting salary for this position is $183,013. We set compensation using market data and apply it consistently across the organization to ensure fairness and transparency for everyone in similar roles.

• Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members;
• Retail benefits with a 5% employer match;
• A flexible unlimited PTO plan;
• Generous paid parental leave;
• Pre-tax commuter benefits;
• A company laptop;
• A flexible remote work environment;
• A home office setup stipend for all new employees;
• Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses;
• A yearly professional development fund;
• Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help;
• Yearly in-person staff retreats;
• A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Company Culture

We work hard to create a culture of care to ensure that our staff are best equipped to lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. To that end, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members;
• Retail benefits with a 5% employer match;
• A flexible unlimited PTO plan;
• Generous paid parental leave;
• Pre-tax commuter benefits;
• A company laptop;
• A flexible remote work environment;
• A home office setup stipend for all new employees;
• Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses;
• A yearly professional development fund;
• Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help;
• Yearly in-person staff retreats;
• A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

EEO Statement

Murmuration is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Note

Murmuration is two organizations working together to pursue our mission of amplifying the power of civic engagement: Murmuration Research Institute, a 501(c)(3) that conducts research to identify, design, and create the data, tools, and insights that build healthier and more equitable communities; and Murmuration, Inc., a 501(c)(4) that supports organizations working across the country on the nation's most challenging issues with access to data, tools, and research that build healthier and more equitable communities.