The Richard L. Duchossois Foundation

Data Scientist

• Play a central part in advancing the foundation’s data strategy in a highly collaborative environment.
• Building and owning RLD Foundation’s core data infrastructure and AI-enabled analytics platform.
• Conducting advanced analytics to generate insights that inform grantmaking strategy and organizational learning.
• Architect the technical systems that enable high-quality data work across the foundation while also serving as a lead analyst who delivers clear, actionable insights to program teams and leadership.
• Contribute to broader data strategy development and selective grantee- and field-facing data capacity building initiatives.
• Report to the Director of Data Strategy & Insights and work alongside a Senior Research and Insights Analyst.
• Shape systems, tools, and analytical approaches within an early-stage data environment.
• Bring technical leadership to the team, with autonomy to architect solutions and make strategic technical decisions.

Senior Data Scientist – AI Engineer

Controller

• Own the monthly and year-end close and provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Manage general ledger, accounts payable, and biweekly payroll and benefit systems.
• Work closely with the CFO to establish and monitor financial policies, standard operating procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
• Be the point of contact for financial inquiries, both internal and external, and provide timely and accurate service.
• Oversee the audit process and 990-PF preparation; provide information to external auditors and tax preparers.
• Monitor cash and liquidity effectively across multiple bank and investment accounts.
• Ensure compliance with and anticipate federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential and maintaining internal control functions.
• Seek out technologies to streamline and continuously improve the finance and HR functions.
• Assist with achieving budget objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• As needed, support program and grant teams with grantee financial due diligence; research, collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends.