<div><strong>Position Summary:</strong></div><div>The Snowflake Data Engineer is responsible for managing and optimizing our Snowflake data warehouse environment to support our data-driven initiatives.&nbsp; This position will be responsible for overseeing the Snowflake data warehouse, ensuring its availability, performance, security, and scalability. The Snowflake Data Engineer works closely with the Business Intelligence team and cross-functional teams to enhance the ministry’s data services and data management.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></div><ol><li>Oversee the Snowflake data warehouse, ensuring its availability, performance, security, and scalability.</li><li>Manage Snowflake users, roles, and resource monitors, ensuring compliance with security and data governance policies.</li><li>Monitor and optimize Snowflake’s performance and cost, including query tuning and optimizing data storage.</li><li>Collaborate with BI and software teams to design and implement effective data models and ETL processes.</li><li>Focused on data engineering by building, maintaining, and optimizing Streams, Tasks, Stored Procedures, Functions, Views, Materialized Views, and Dynamic Tables.</li><li>Stay current with Snowflake features and updates, implementing best practices and upgrades.</li><li>Assist in data migration projects, ensuring smooth and efficient transfer to data to the Snowflake environment.</li><li>Provide technical support and training to team members on Snowflake usage and best practices.</li><li>Prepare and maintain detailed documentation regarding the Snowflake environment, including configuration, processes, and policies.</li><li>Work closely with Snowflake support to resolve any technical issues.</li></ol><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Study or Knowledge or Experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in information technology, or equivalent experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven experience (2+ years) in a Snowflake Administration role, participating in the design and implementation of complex data solutions in large-scale organizations.</li><li>Proficency in SQL and experience with ETL tools and processes.</li><li>Familiarity with data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and big data technologies.</li><li>Experience with Snowflake security management, data sharing and performance tuning.</li><li>SnowPro certifications a plus.</li><li>Understanding of external integrations such as Azure Blob Storage.</li><li>Understanding of Salesforce CRM and Marketing Cloud.</li><li>Understand of CCPA and GPDR.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex business processes and design scalable solutions.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management practices.&nbsp;</li><li>Strive to live a life consistent with biblical principles, engaged with the Bible on a consistent basis and demonstrate continued growth and spiritual development.&nbsp;</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Internal Work Environment:</strong></div><div>Develop, maintain, and improve communication channels among various teams and departments to ensure effective flow or information throughout the organization Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and teamwork. Handle sensitive situations or controversial issues with tact, discretion, and sensitivity. Exhibit excellent judgement regarding the appropriate content and timing of communications. Break down complex concepts into easily understandable formats for various audiences across the organization. Develop strategies to present and share complex information. Create and deliver software demonstrations for meetings and other high-level gatherings.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>External Communication:</strong></div><div>Establish and maintain communication with vendors, partners, and other external stakeholders, understand their needs, expectations, and requirements to foster positive and productive relationships and model biblical principles.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Leadership Responsibility:</strong></div><div>Provide technical guidance on Snowflake to solve complex business problems.</div><div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><div><strong>Stewardship of Resources:</strong></div><div>Contribute to the budget planning process for data initiatives, providing expert input on anticipated resources required for data, storage, as well as necessary tools and technologies.&nbsp; Offer insightful feedback to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with project goals.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></div><div>Our Daily Bread Ministries is a nondenominational nonprofit with staff and volunteers across the globe and resources distributed in 150 countries and in more than 50 languages. As a global ministry faithful to biblical principles, our commitment to diversity is reflected in our ministry's mission, vision, values, and ethos.</div>

Snowflake Data Engineer

<div><strong>HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE:</strong></div><div>As the Senior Data Analyst, you will assist the Director of Direct Response by providing fundraising, marketing and expense analysis through custom dashboards and creating reports and presentations. You will oversee the work of a data analyst, plus outside partners and contractors. You will provide insights and solutions that will impact the lives of millions of people around the world who seek the Eternal Word, Jesus Christ, and desire to grow in their Catholic faith.<br><br></div><div><strong>WHAT YOU WILL DO:</strong></div><ul><li>Assist the Director of Direct Response in developing reporting, analysis and strategic recommendations in support of the direct response marketing and fundraising goals of Mission Advancement.</li><li>Analyze our charitable revenue funnel across campaigns and initiatives and develop live dashboards that drive data-decision making forward.</li><li>Perform complex querying, analyzing and tracking of all aspects of the faith and giving journey, working directly with Direct Response team leadership to deliver insights about our donors and prospects and evaluate campaign performance.</li><li>Develop data-driven lead generation and lead score modeling (attribution) by capturing and importing content consumer data, analyzing the engagement with digital channels and evaluating CRM touchpoints.</li><li>Manage and prepare dashboards through PowerBI to show progress on revenue goals and trends – visualize the data in easy-to-understand formats, with a focus on effective storytelling.</li><li>Assist the Director of Direct Response in developing an annual forecast.</li><li>Analyze data and aggregate forecasts from in-progress campaigns and revenue streams and track actual to forecast.</li><li>Build donor and prospect profiles that demonstrate interests, characteristics and behaviors for purpose of creating more meaningful interactions and journeys.</li><li>Identify at-risk donors and develop reporting strategies for proactive retention.</li><li>Collaborate with the Director of Direct Response to innovate continuously on new methods of donor and prospect data capture, standardization and trend identification.</li><li>Integrate data from multiple sources as a key responsibility (HubSpot, Google Analytics, internal data bases, and more) and validate integrations.</li><li>Ensure integrity of data structure, working with internal and external teams to drive best practices and standardize/apply data business and hygiene rules.</li></ul><div><br><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></div><ul><li>You possess 5+ years of experience driving analytics initiatives to impact marketing and/or fundraising.</li><li>You are proficient in Structured Query Language (SQL) and scripting languages, for example Python and R.</li><li>You are capable of generating independent ideas to enhance database quality, projects, and functions, ensuring a comprehensive view of the donor by breaking down silos.</li><li>You possess outstanding problem solving, research/data analysis and resolution skills.</li><li>You have exceptional skills in attention to detail, communication and time management.</li><li>You are able to work independently and within team in a fast-paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>You are experienced in transforming data using visualization tools, like PowerBI.</li><li>You are experienced using web analytics and Google Analytics tool set as well as working with RESTful APIs for purposes of data integrations.</li><li>You possess hands-on data experience in a CRM environment, such as Salesforce.</li><li>You are experienced with optimization testing.</li><li>You have practical statistical expertise and understanding of Omni-channel campaigns.</li><li>You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Business.</li></ul><div><br><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></div><ul><li>You are a practicing Catholic.</li><li>Master’s degree or advanced experience in data science, data engineering or related field.</li></ul><div><br><strong>WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:</strong></div><ul><li>We offer a career with purpose! Apply your God-given talents, knowing your contributions help advance EWTN’s mission of sharing the Gospel with the world.</li><li>Family-oriented working environment. We value the importance of work/life balance, and welcome you as an EWTN family member, not just an employee.</li><li>Worship at work! Freedom to participate in daily Mass, Adoration, and prayer throughout your workday.</li><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability insurance and Retirement Savings Plan.</li><li>11 Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off program.</li><li>Tuition reimbursement for online continuing education and degree programs through our partnership with Catholic Distance University.</li><li>Potential for flexible hours and telecommuting may be possible dependent upon the position and department needs.</li><li>Ability to learn alongside legacy employees while bringing new ideas to the growing team!</li></ul>

Senior Data Analyst

<div><strong>About the Job</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>The Director of Data and Analytics is responsible for managing and expanding the entire system lifecycle of reporting and analytics capabilities and will lead the modeling, quality, and delivery mechanisms of data maintained by the University. The director will manage a variety of data sources, conduct statistical analysis, and develop strategies to create actionable data that can be acted upon with confidence.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>The Director of Data and Analytics is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the CIO/Assistant Vice President for Information Technology and serves as a member of the Information Technology (IT) leadership team.&nbsp; This hands-on position collaborates with leaders across divisions and departments to help guide the strategic use of data and analytics to support data-driven decision-making throughout the university.&nbsp; This position has the potential for fully remote work or a hybrid structure.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>The Data and Analytics team plays a critical and strategic role within the University, providing the analytical framework, data architecture, application support, and tools for data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div><strong>About CCU&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914.&nbsp; CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div><strong>What is most appealing about working at CCU?&nbsp; </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><ol><li>Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?</li><li>Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.</li><li>Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.</li><li>Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ol><div><br><strong>We're looking for candidates who have:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><ol><li>A bachelor’s degree in CIS, MIS, or Business Analysis or three to five years of equivalent experience is preferred.</li><li>Higher education experience preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding and experience with complex relational databases, data management, data analysis, data warehouse architecture, visualization tools, business intelligence, and reporting query tools and solutions. (SQL, Tableau, Power BI, SSRS)</li><li>Experience with star-schema dimensional modeling and enterprise data warehouse architecture to support data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, the ability to think strategically, and a track record in developing innovative solutions,</li><li>Ability to adapt and respond to new data reporting requirements based on emerging needs, including ad hoc requests suitable to the needs of various stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to work in an environment subject to tight deadlines and potentially changing or conflicting business needs and priorities.</li><li>Ability to work as a team player and provide value-added critical thinking using independent judgment, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong communication and data visualization skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and concisely.</li><li>Must be able to manage, manipulate, monitor, and draw insights from data.</li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ol><div><br><strong>Key Job Responsibilities&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Mission Contribution </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>Contribute to Colorado Christian University’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. The Director of Data and Analytics contributes to this mission by analyzing data that provides the framework for data-driven decisions to help the university be more efficient and effective.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Data Management </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><ol><li>Review and document use cases and requirements for transactional reports, summary reports, analytics capabilities, visualizations, and ad-hoc reporting.</li><li>Maintain technical documentation of processes and procedures.</li><li>Develop and manage the visualization and data delivery environment, ensuring key performance metrics are captured.</li><li>Oversees database and data warehouse architecture, including design, maintenance, and long-range planning.</li><li>Institute daily processes to monitor, investigate, and reconcile data integrity and quality between the ERP, CRM, and other disparate systems and the data warehouse.</li><li>Seek opportunities to create and automate repeatable analyses or build streamlined data flows for business leaders. Continuously improve data analytics and insights capabilities and spread that knowledge and expertise throughout the organization.</li><li>Perform other duties as required.</li></ol><div><br><strong>Data Analysis&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><ol><li>Develop and implement data analytics to improve operational efficiency in areas of strategic importance to the university.&nbsp;</li><li>Explore and analyze data to find trends and correlations to enable data-influenced decision-making.</li><li>Use data to support institutions' departments by creating and maintaining reports, analyzing data, and summarizing results.</li><li>Build predictive models and machine learning algorithms to forecast business outcomes, identify risks, and uncover growth opportunities.</li><li>Analyze large and complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and correlations. Apply statistical techniques, data mining algorithms, and predictive modeling to extract meaningful insights.</li><li>Perform other duties as required.</li></ol><div><br><strong>Supervision and Leadership&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><ol><li>Provides oversight and direction for data and analytics staff, overseeing professional development, performance evaluation, and training.</li><li>Lead the team through the planning, designing, and delivering of data, insights, and reporting solutions.</li><li>Provide strategy, vision, and mentoring to enhance performance and maximize the team's impact.</li><li>Perform other duties as required.</li></ol><div><br><strong>External Reporting&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><ol><li>Assist with the preparation of regulatory data reports such as Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Colorado Department of Higher Ed (CDHE), and others.</li><li>Assist with data preparation for external ranking surveys such as US News &amp; World Report, Petersons, etc.</li><li>Perform other duties as required.</li></ol><div><br><strong>Strategy and Innovation </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><ol><li>Stay updated with the latest industry trends, leading practices in data analytics, emerging technologies, business, and market trends to support the implementation of innovative solutions (e.g., AI, predictive analytics, etc.)</li><li>Review and recommend the use of new technologies, vendor services, tools, and software; keep abreast of relevant industry trends and determine applicability within the department.</li><li>Identify, investigate, and incorporate AI and machine learning algorithms into analytics processes, enabling predictive modeling, pattern recognition, and prescriptive analytics to improve student success.</li><li>Drive innovation in data and analytics by integrating AI-powered tools for data visualization, natural language processing (NLP), and augmented analytics.</li><li>Establish ethical guidelines and principles for using AI in data and analytics, ensuring responsible and transparent practices.</li><li>Continuously enhance skills in areas such as machine learning, data visualization, and statistical analysis.&nbsp;</li><li>Perform other duties as required.</li></ol><div><br><strong>Work Environment&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>The successful candidate must be hands-on, creative, and able to multitask, develop priorities, work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing needs, and work well independently and collaboratively as they will support various data initiatives across functional areas of the university.&nbsp; While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. This position has the potential for fully remote work or a hybrid structure.&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div><strong>What we offer our employees:</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process. The pay range for this job is $75,000 to $85,000 annually. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Application Deadline </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>Applications will be accepted until February 25, 2024.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div><strong>Spiritual Requirements</strong></div><ol><li>Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.</li><li>Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.</li><li>Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.</li><li>Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.</li></ol><div><br>Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.</div>

Director, Data and Analytics

<div><strong>About the Role:<br></strong><br></div><div>Are you mad-skilled at building amazing technical solutions yet burned out because your efforts sell widgets you don’t care about? Passionate about your Christian faith and want to put that to work making a difference for people around the world? Come join the IDX team as a senior data scientist / NLP Engineer!<br><br></div><div>The SIL Innovation team (IDX) at SIL International is looking for a senior data scientist / NLP engineer to help advance AI technology expanding language possibilities designed to enable a quarter of the world’s population to flourish using their mother language. This candidate will be part of a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to serving language communities worldwide as they build capacity for sustainable language development. The position is a paid salary position, offers exceptional real-world learning opportunities, and involves work on state-of-the-art (SOTA) NLP solutions and modern infrastructure.</div><div><br>The senior data scientist / NLP engineer is seeking a full-time engineering position in which they will gain non-profit, business and technical experience. They enjoy supporting a team that solves complex problems to generate valuable insights. They communicate, create, organize, and advocate the impact of Bible Translation as a critical element of the Great Commission.<br><br></div><div>The Senior Data Scientist / NLP Engineer works on real-world problems in natural language processing (NLP) for text and speech/voice. This includes extending and improving on NLP models and methods using pooled language/voice data from SIL and its partners (in 1,600+ languages). The output of this work will be applied by SIL, other NGOs, and commercial entities in technology/content creation for local language communities.<br><br>Work Location: Remote</div><div>Pay: $120,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year<br>Job Type: Full-time</div><div><strong><br>What You'll Be Doing:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Must be able to successfully fulfill the following tasks:</li><li>Participate in research in machine intelligence and machine learning applications</li><li>Develop solutions for real world natural language processing problems</li><li>Help curate and pre-process pooled data from SIL and its partners such that is can be utilized in NLP/ML/AI research and development</li><li>Advise and collaborate with SIL Data Scientist(s)</li><li>Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of NLP models and algorithms that can scale across diverse languages and dialects, taking into consideration the linguistic variations and complexities present in different language communities.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including linguists, on-the-ground Bible translation teams (consultants, mother tongue translators), software engineers, and domain experts, to identify language-specific challenges and develop innovative NLP solutions to address them.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in NLP and machine learning research, and integrate cutting-edge techniques into the existing workflow to improve the efficiency and accuracy of language processing models.</li><li>Engage in regular knowledge-sharing sessions with team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development.</li><li>Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and research papers to disseminate findings and contribute to the academic community.</li><li>Collaborate with partner organizations and stakeholders to understand their specific NLP requirements and develop tailored solutions that cater to their needs.</li><li>Participate in technical discussions and brainstorming sessions to provide insights and recommendations for improving the overall AI technology strategy of SIL Innovation team.</li><li>Assist in exploring potential funding opportunities and grants that align with the organization's mission and research goals.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>What We're Looking For:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Available full time starting asap.</li><li>General availability during US business hours Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PM (central time); fairly flexible.</li><li>Bilingual and multicultural experience is preferred</li><li>Position can be remote or in person in the Dallas area (SIL International Headquarters).</li><li>Occasional face to face meetings: up to 25% travel, including international trips</li><li>Strong organizational, communication skills</li><li>Enjoy working with a team or independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Leadership skills and ambitious attitude</li><li>Passion for global missions</li><li>Experience with Google GSuite</li><li>Able to complete and pass all required screens for employment</li><li>U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Deferred action and temporary / permanent resident do not qualify)</li><li>Able to pass a criminal background check</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Required experience/ education:</strong></div><ul><li>Python programming, including experience with data manipulation, algorithm development, and NLP libraries/frameworks.</li><li>Command line (e.g., bash) to navigate file systems, edit files, connect remotely to servers, etc.</li><li>Cloud infrastructure usage and management (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Digital Ocean), for deploying NLP solutions at scale.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, utilizing office suites like Google Docs and shared drives such as Google Drive for efficient communication and documentation.</li><li>Degree in computer science or another quantitative discipline (physics, engineering, etc.) and/or 5 years of experience.</li><li>Previous projects demonstrating the ability to develop and deploy real world APIs or other software products.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong><br>Preferred experience/ education:</strong></div><ul><li>Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in computer science, computational linguistics, or a related field, with a focus on natural language processing or machine learning.</li><li>Go programming experience.</li><li>Proven track record of research publications or contributions to the NLP/Machine Learning community, such as academic papers, conference presentations, or open-source projects.</li><li>Experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch / HuggingFace, and the ability to fine-tune pre-trained language models for specific NLP tasks.</li><li>Strong understanding of linguistics, syntax, and semantics, enabling effective collaboration with linguistic experts within SIL International.</li><li>Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and project management tools for efficient project execution and delivery.</li><li>Knowledge of other programming languages commonly used in NLP, such as Java, C++, or JavaScript, to facilitate integration with existing systems or applications.</li><li>Prior experience working with multi-language or low-resource language datasets, addressing challenges in data scarcity and language diversity.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to conduct end-to-end model evaluation and performance optimization, considering real-world constraints and deployment scenarios.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Extra credit experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Proven track record of public presentations on AI-related topics, including participation in podcasts, conferences, or speaking engagements.</li><li>Previous leadership and management experience, including leading NLP research teams or managing complex projects with interdisciplinary stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in collaborating with non-profit organizations or faith-based initiatives, demonstrating a passion for using AI technology to serve global language communities.</li><li>Involvement in community-driven AI initiatives or mentorship programs, promoting knowledge sharing and diversity in the AI field.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>Benefits:</div><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><div><br>Schedule:</div><ul><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul><div><br>Education:</div><ul><li>Master's (Preferred)</li></ul><div><br>Experience:</div><ul><li>Python: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>SQL: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>

Senior Data Scientist - AI

<div><strong>Position Summary:</strong></div><div>The Principal Data Scientist is responsible for leading data strategy and cultivating a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and interpret complex data sets into clear, actionable insights, helping to shape crucial business initiatives and propelling the organization towards its strategic objectives.<br><br></div><div><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></div><ol><li>Spearhead the development and implementation of data strategy to unlock the full potential of data-driven decision-making across the organization.</li><li>Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytical models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.</li><li>Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify business objectives, define data requirements, and formulate effective data-driven solutions.</li><li>Gather, analyze, and interpret complex and diverse datasets from various sources, employing SQL, Snowflake, Alteryx, and Five Tran to ensure data integrity and accuracy.</li><li>Build and oversee ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data migration projects, including designing, developing, testing, and deploying robust data pipelines and workflows to ensure accurate and efficient migration of data across multiple systems.</li><li>Leverage the power of Tableau and other innovative visualization tools to create insightful, interactive dashboards and reports that facilitate data-driven insights and decision-making.</li><li>Apply machine learning techniques to build predictive models, classification algorithms, and recommend optimal business strategies.</li><li>Conduct thorough exploratory data analysis to discover meaningful patterns, trends, and anomalies, shedding light on critical business insights and opportunities.</li><li>Communicate findings and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through presentations and reports.</li><li>Collaborate closely with data engineers to ensure the availability, accuracy, and security of data infrastructure and storage solutions, including Blob Storage and cloud-based platforms.</li><li>Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science, data architecture, and analytics, applying them to enhance our data strategy and methodologies.</li><li>Mentor and guide junior data scientists in their professional growth and development.</li><li>Establish and implement policies for effective data management, ensuring privacy, security, and adherence to relevant ethical standards and regulations.</li><li>Advocate for a data-driven culture within the organization, driving the understanding, integration, and application of data science methodologies across different business units.</li><li>Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to align data science initiatives with organizational goals and objectives, ensuring transparency and mutual understanding.</li><li>Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness of projects and strategy.</li><li>Regularly review and maintain data systems and models to ensure their continued accuracy, efficiency, and relevancy.</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the data science team, regularly organizing team training and knowledge sharing sessions.</li><li>Ensure the robustness and reliability of data science code and systems through comprehensive testing strategies, including unit tests, regression tests, and validation against known benchmarks.</li></ol><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Study or Knowledge or Experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Computer Science, and Statistics.</li><li>Minimum of 10 years of experience in data science, data architecture, and analytics.</li><li>Proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience working with databases and data warehousing systems, with expertise in Snowflake.</li><li>Strong expertise in data manipulation, transformation, and integration using tools such as Alteryx and FiveTran.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Tableau or similar visualization tools, enabling the creation of insightful and visually appealing dashboards and reports.</li><li>Extensive experience working with Salesforce and extracting meaningful insights from its data.</li><li>Familiarity with Blob Storage and cloud-based data storage solutions.</li><li>Solid understanding and practical application of machine learning techniques, including regression, clustering, classification, and recommendation systems.</li><li>Proficiency in Python or R for developing and deploying machine learning models.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a strong attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering their growth and development.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in data strategy development and driving data-driven decision-making within an organization.</li><li>Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management practices.</li><li>Strive to live a life consistent with Biblical principles, engaged with the Bible on a consistent basis and demonstrate continued growth and spiritual development.&nbsp;</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Internal Work Environment:</strong></div><div>Develops, maintains, and improves communication channels among various teams and departments to ensure effective flow of information throughout the organization. Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and teamwork. Handles sensitive situations or controversial issues with tact, discretion, and sensitivity. Exhibits excellent judgment regarding the appropriate content and timing of communications. Creates and delivers major presentations for company-wide meetings, board meetings, and other high-level gatherings.<br><br></div><div><strong>External Communication:</strong></div><div>Establishes and maintains communication with vendors, partners, and other external stakeholders. Understands their needs, expectations, and requirements to foster positive and productive relationships and model Biblical principles.<br><br></div><div><strong>Leadership Responsibility:</strong></div><div>Provides technical and thought leadership and expert guidance on appropriate statistical, machine learning, and data mining techniques to solve complex business problems. Shares knowledge and provide mentorship to junior data scientists and other team members, helping to uplift the overall data literacy and capability of the organization.<br><br></div><div><strong>Stewardship of Resources:</strong></div><div>Contribute to the budget planning process for data science initiatives, providing expert input on anticipated resources required for data acquisition, storage, analysis, as well as necessary tools and technologies. Offer insightful feedback to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with project goals.<br><br></div><div><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></div><div>Our Daily Bread Ministries is a nondenominational nonprofit with staff and volunteers across the globe and resources distributed in 150 countries and in more than 50 languages. As a global ministry faithful to biblical principles, our commitment to diversity is reflected in our ministry's mission, vision, values, and ethos. Occasional domestic travel within the United States.</div>

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