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Data Services Engineer

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catalist logoCatalist · Washington, DC
Full-timeRemote3w ago
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Requirements

  • BS or BA or relevant experience
  • Willingness to be a creative problem solver and produce results in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to focus on details and make productive suggestions on ways to streamline and improve processes
  • Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, and articulate ideas verbally and through written communications
  • Ability and willingness to learn new skills quickly
  • Ability to become an internal subject matter expert on various datasets and support other Catalist departments/teams on usage of those datasets
  • Background check required

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription DrugGroup Term Life Insurance and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability CoverageGroup Term Life Insurance and Long-Term and Short-Term Disability coverage is available for eligible staff. These benefits are provided at no cost to Catalist employees.401(k) Safe Harbor PlanA 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan is available to eligible staff with a 3% contribution from Catalist from the date of hire. Employees may contribute pre-tax or post-tax from their salary up to the legal limits set forth by the IRS.Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Catalist offers an FSA Program that gives eligible staff the ability to pay out-of-pocket medical/dental/vision/child care expenses from pre-tax earnings.Transit BenefitsCatalist also makes available a Transit benefit FSA program to eligible employees using pre-tax contributions with a company match.Professional Development and Remote Work ExpensesEligible employees may be reimbursed up to $750 each year for professional development / education and $500 for remote work expenses.Student Loan PayDown or SaveUpCatalist offers a Student Loan PayDown and College SaveUp benefit for eligible staff.Vacation, Personal Leave, Sick Leave BenefitsCatalist offers generous vacation benefits to all eligible staff. Eligible employees also receive:15 Paid Holidays (16 in Presidential Inauguration years)Personal DaysSick LeaveParental LeaveHybrid Office/Remote WorkCertain positions at Catalist are eligible for Office/Remote Hybrid or full Remote status.

Additional Information

For over 20 years, Catalist has been a leader in civic data and data science innovation. Our mission is to provide progressive organizations with the data, software, and services needed to better identify, understand, and communicate with the people they need to engage and mobilize. Our clients include the largest, most influential organizations in the U.S. active in civic engagement, advocacy, and political campaigns. Catalist is home to a dedicated, creative team of technologists, data scientists, and campaign experts committed to using our talents and technology to nurture a vibrant and growing progressive community. As a Data Services Engineer (DSE) at Catalist, you will have a leading role in providing support and creating solutions for a wide array of Catalist clients and partners as well assisting or leading cross-departmental projects. The DSE supports Catalist clients and partners by developing data products outside of the scope of the Catalist Tools such as custom reports, data processing, and digital integrations. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent technical skills, a strong desire to learn new skills, and an interest in progressive politics. Catalist values creativity and problem-solving. Our work is on the cutting edge of data-driven politics, and your support will help Democratic candidates and progressive organizations conduct successful advocacy and electoral campaigns. This position reports to the Director of Data Support. Data Services Engineers work closely with the Client Services, Analytics, and Tech teams, and as part of the Data team they support all underlying work at Catalist. This position is included in our CWA bargaining unit.

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