American Institutes for Research

Data Scientist Associate, Learning Supports

American Institutes for Research

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: CaliforniaIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $45 - $60 per hour

About the role

  • Support applied research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects within the Learning Supports program.
  • Contribute to data-driven work focused on improving K–12 educational systems.
  • Build data pipelines and cloud-based applications.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses.
  • Develop visualizations and reports.
  • Ensure data quality and reproducibility across studies.
  • Collaborate with federal and state agencies, school districts, and foundations.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a field with computer science emphasis (e.g., Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience or a master’s degree in a field with computer science emphasis (e.g., Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science)
  • Python programming
  • Experience with database software (e.g., MySQL, MS SQL Server)
  • Experience with generative AI tools and applications for use
  • Interest in exploring and developing new tools for data applications
  • Experience with Python web frameworks – Django, flask is preferred, but not required.
  • Experience with statistical packages like R or SAS is preferred but not required.
Benefits
  • AIR’s Total Rewards Program is designed to reward staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission.
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonData ScienceData EngineeringMySQLMS SQL ServerDjangoFlaskRSASData analysis
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationData-driven decision makingAnalytical thinkingProblem solving