Senior Data Scientist

Role Overview

As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll be the analytical engine behind Ascend Learning’s test security function, building models, reports, and intelligence to protect the integrity of every assessment we deliver. You’ll leverage a modern data stack and apply statistical modeling and machine learning to surface insights that drive decisions at the highest levels of the organization.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will include threat detection & behavioral analysis, advanced modeling, executive communication, incident reporting, SQL development, Tableau dashboards, and cross-functional collaboration.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You’ll need to have a strong business acumen, the ability to communicate complex findings clearly, and experience working cross-functionally with engineering, product, and IT teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Educational Measurement, or a closely related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis or data science with demonstrated progression in technical scope and complexity.
• Expert-level SQL across both Snowflake and SQL Server.
• Proven experience building statistical models and applying machine learning techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, R, Snowflake ML for statistical analysis and model development.
• Experience building and publishing Tableau dashboards for operational and executive audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex findings clearly and persuasively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to prioritize analytical work by impact and translate ambiguous questions into structured analytical frameworks.
• Proven experience working cross-functionally with engineering, product, and IT teams and engaging with vendor technologies.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Other wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet
• Charitable matching program