Data Scientist Consultant (Remote)

at  DataKind

ENGAGEMENT DESCRIPTION

DataKind’s success ultimately comes down to the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of our volunteer data science projects. Our Data Scientist Consultant will support a portfolio of internal and volunteer-led projects using cutting-edge technology to help high-performing organizations nation-wide make an even greater impact. In this highly visible and high impact role, you’ll assist teams with any challenges they might face in building sustainable solutions.
The Data Scientist Consultant will report to the Vice President, Technology and will work closely with other staff and pro bono data scientists.
This is a remote consultant role for an estimated 40 hours/week from mid July through end of September 2024 with a possibility of an extension. Due to the collaborative nature of the role, we require that the majority of working hours each day fall between 8am and 6pm Eastern Standard Time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Alignment with DataKind mission and values, including our commitment to anti-racism
• At least 3 years of work experience, preferably including experience in a nonprofit or start-up context.
• Fluency in data science technology stack including R/Python, SQL, Postgres, AWS, and related technologies.
• Deep experience in machine learning/AI with confidence in applying, tuning and evaluating a wide variety of AI algorithms, from logistic regression and random forests to deep learning.
• Comfort and skill in communicating highly technical information to semi- and non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record of successfully managing full lifecycle tech/AI projects.
• Experience managing technical teams and deliverables in the volunteer, non-profit or tech spaces (or perhaps all three.)
• Ability to motivate people to collaborate towards a shared goal, to keep them engaged throughout the process, and to intervene as needed to make sure balls don’t get dropped.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation that will allow you to represent DataKind well to our volunteers and partners alike.

The Data Scientist Consultant will be responsible for the following in addition to any other projects assigned by their manager:

• Help manage data science and business intelligence products hosted by DataKind
• Advance data science solutions beyond prototype phase
• Carry out feasibility studies and exploratory analyses for proposed projects and areas of opportunity
• Provide data science support for the portfolio of volunteer data science projects at DataKind
• Advance internal analytics reporting and automation capabilities

The consultant should be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet on some nights or weekends with volunteer teams or to help run DataKind events.