JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017

BuildZoom Inc.

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Data Team
Internal Analytics Lead (Data Scientist)

JOE ID Number: 2016-02_111456832
Date Posted: 10/25/2016
Date Inactive: 01/31/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Internal Analytics Lead (Data Scientist)
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: San Francisco, California, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
D -- Microeconomics
A -- General Economics and Teaching
Keywords:
Applied econometrics
Machine Learning
Urban Economics
Housing Economics
Business Analytics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

We’re hiring our first Internal Analytics Lead: a data scientist specializing in internal analytics. The role will belong to a broader data science team reporting to the Chief Economist, but will work closely with founders and leaders of the Operations and Product teams to inform key strategic decisions.

The Internal Analytics Lead will be the expert on our business operations data and analysis. The role is ideal for a candidate that wants to drive significant impact in a massive market via analytics.

The Role:
-Extract actionable insights from complex, living data sets
-Drive and accelerate business decisions by identifying key business questions and communicating informed answers effectively
-Track business health and draw attention to emerging problems
-Support broader data science initiatives, e.g. feature engineering using machine learning.

What We're Looking For:
-Strong data manipulation and database skills; experience in Python or R a plus
-Applied econometrics background; familiarity with machine learning classification algorithms a plus
-Pragmatic, business-oriented mindset and good communication skills

Why You'll Love This Role:
-San Francisco tech startup environment
-Immediate, direct and clear impact by informing overall business strategy
-Close collaboration with the BuildZoom founders and leaders
-Opportunity to help define BuildZoom’s long-term approach to Internal Analytics

Application Requirements:
  • Letters of Reference
  • Research Papers
  • Transcripts
  • Teaching Evaluations
  • Job Market Paper
  • CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Application Deadline Has Passed