Data Analyst

COMPANY PROFILE

Code.org® is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science and artificial intelligence as part of their core K-12 education. We expand access to and participation in computer science in schools, with a focus on increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. The leading provider of K-12 computer science curriculum in the largest school districts in the United States, Code.org also organizes the annual Hour of Code campaign, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world!

JOB SUMMARY 

Code.org’s Research, Evaluation, and Data (RED) Team plays a critical role in shaping our strategic decisions and helping us achieve our mission. We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Data Analyst to join our team.

We have millions of student and teacher users, all of whom generate data. As a Data Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of our data analysis and reporting efforts. You will work closely with leaders across the organization to inform their decision-making by building visualizations, answering strategic questions, developing data products, and defining and implementing metrics. Your work will translate complex datasets into clear, accessible, and visually compelling insights.

A great applicant is passionate and excited about our mission, someone with tremendous curiosity for finding answers with data, and who wants to build hands-on experience with the full-stack data ops and analytics pipeline. If you're the type of person who loves to ask questions and also has the skills to answer those questions, we can't wait to meet you!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role you will:

• Design and develop dashboards to support Code.org teams, including top leadership. Your visualizations will illuminate trends, patterns, and insights, empowering teams to make informed decisions.
• Lead training sessions and hold Office Hours for your colleagues on data topics
• Collaborate with leadership to identify drivers of changes in our metrics
• Build SQL models and views in dbt and commit them to our analytics layer via GitHub
• Develop expertise on Code.org’s programming and curriculum in order to develop insightful analyses
• Analyze survey data provided by students and teachers to help us continually improve our products

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

We seek candidates who have:

• Passion for the mission of driving equity in Computer Science and AI education
• Experience writing clean, well-tested code in SQL to query relational databases
• Experience crafting effective data visualizations (Tableau preferred) and reporting dashboards
• Experience working on quantitative or statistical analysis projects
• Experience working with multiple partners and pursuing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working with technical and non-technical teams
• Strong documentation and verbal communication skills

We prefer candidates who also have:

• 2-5 years work experience in data analysis, analytics, or equivalent field.
• Connection to or experience in the fields of education, computer science and/or ed tech
• Experience with python or R for data analysis
• Experience with building data pipelines in dbt

In addition, candidates must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Work within the United States
• Pass a pre-employment background check
• Be willing to travel a minimum of two times per year for team events 
  

WHAT IS THE INTERVIEW PROCESS LIKE?

Step 1: Informational Interview - learn more about the role and share your experience (30 minutes)
Step 2: Homework (~2-3 hours)
Step 3: Interviews with several members of the Code.org team (~ 3 hours)
Step 4: Final Interview (1 hour)
Step 5: Reference Checks 

All interviews are currently being conducted virtually via Zoom

TO APPLY

Our team will review all applications on an ongoing basis and if we believe your qualifications would make a great fit, we'll contact you to schedule an informational interview.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE

The expected salary range for this position is $99,000 - $110,000. Most offers are on the lower end of the salary range and are at the company’s sole discretion based on the final candidate’s experience. This allows us to provide a fair and equitable approach to compensation when setting pay and maintaining internal pay equity.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Technology subsidy consistent with our Bring Your Own Device environment 
• Flexible, engaging, and remote working environment
• Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation annually, sick leave, and 'winter break' office closure the two weeks that include Christmas and New Years
• Medical, dental and vision premiums paid at 100% for FT positions and their dependents
• Option to participate in 403b retirement plan
• Annual professional development stipend 
• The opportunity to help students learn better and change the face of computer science

A unifying approach in a divided world

Code.org's global role in the K-12 computer science movement is only possible because we use a unifying approach across diverse and often divided stakeholders. At a time of increasing polarization, the idea of increasing opportunity for students unites people from across the political spectrum. Code.org's team members, students, teachers, and supporters have diverse and diverging view points, and they are all welcome in our mission. Read more. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.