Director, Data Science
American Public Education, Inc.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our team as a Data Science Director. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of shaping and executing our data-driven strategy, driving innovation, and leveraging advanced analytics to unlock valuable insights. As the Data Science Director, you will provide strategic direction and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to harness the power of data in enhancing decision-making processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an accomplished data science professional to drive impactful, data-centric initiatives that will shape the future of our organization. If you are passionate about translating data into actionable intelligence and possess the leadership skills to guide a talented team, we invite you to apply and be a key contributor to our data-driven success story.

Responsibilities:

• Performance Metrics and Reporting:
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to marketing initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Establish a feedback loop for continuous improvement, optimizing processes based on performance metrics and feedback.
  • Establish a comprehensive quality assurance framework across Marketing Analytics
• Project Oversight:
  • Oversee the end-to-end execution of data science projects, ensuring they meet quality standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, objectives, and success criteria.
• Advanced Analytics and Modeling:
  • Drive the development and deployment of sophisticated machine learning models, predictive analytics, and other advanced statistical techniques to derive actionable insights.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating them into the organization's data science practices.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders to understand business needs and priorities, effectively communicating the value of data science solutions.
  • Foster a culture of cross-functional collaboration, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge Sharing and Training:
  • Promote knowledge sharing and learning within the data science team and across the organization.
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance data literacy and promote understanding of data science methodologies among non-technical stakeholders.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of expertise in preparing extensive datasets, conducting quantitative analyses, crafting predictive models, and effectively communicating results.
• Proficient in writing production-quality software using SQL, Python or R to implement predictive models and business logic within business software.
• Utilizing deep learning tools such as TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch to train diverse neural network architectures.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate insights and recommendations clearly.
• Proven experience working with web analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Big Query and Google Tag Manager.
• Utilizing Generative AI tools such as OpenAI or Bard.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based AI/ML services on platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Proven track record of building machine learning models involving images, videos, or audio data.
• Possessing a strategic mindset, anticipating future needs and planning ahead for the team.
• Possessing a strategic mindset, anticipating future needs and planning ahead for the team.
• A driven self-starter with a determined and resourceful "get-it-done" attitude.
• Experience within Higher-Education Industry is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor's of Master's degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Operations Research (OR), Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.

About Us:

Online, on campus and in the workplace, we provide higher education and training to our country's heroes - military service members, veterans, nurses, government employees, and motivated professionals that want to make a difference. American Public Education, Inc. educates service-minded students, ranging from the military, public service, federal agencies, and nursing communities, through American Public University System (APUS), Hondros College of Nursing (HCON), Rasmussen University and Graduate School USA (GSUSA).

It is the policy of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. American Public Education, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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