Portage Learning is looking to enhance its data infrastructure and analytics capabilities to optimize learning experiences and shape strategic decisions.
Requirements
- Proficient in Python and SQL/MySQL; experience with APIs and backend data workflows.
- Hands-on experience with data modeling (descriptive, predictive, prescriptive) and ML pipelines.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite — especially Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts), PowerPoint (slide decks for presenting insights), and Word (technical documentation and reporting).
- Experience with Git or other version control systems for managing code and collaborative development.
- Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Exposure to Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agent development is a plus.
- Experience with AWS SageMaker or other cloud-based ML platforms is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Model Development: Design, test, and deploy statistical and machine learning models (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, forecasting) to solve complex problems and predict trends.
- Data Engineering: Build and maintain robust data pipelines and backend systems to support analytics, reporting, and machine learning workflows.
- Data Wrangling: Clean, standardize, and validate datasets to ensure data quality and usability across projects.
- Visualization & Storytelling: Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to support business decision-making.
- Innovative Problem-Solving: Explore and implement novel, data-driven solutions to business and operational challenges.
- Market Research: Leverage internal and external datasets to conduct market analysis and identify new business opportunities, emerging trends, and areas for strategic growth.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Other
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in data science, analytics, or related areas. (A master’s degree may offset part of the experience requirement.)
- Successful completion of a background check and current and/or ability to obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse, State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting.
- Demonstrated agreement with and vision for the stated mission, vision, philosophy, values, and goals of Portage Learning.
- Excellent communication skills — able to convey complex findings to a diverse audience.
- Creative, resourceful, and intellectually curious.
