Data Scientist and Visualization Specialist
Mountain Data Group is a data analytic consulting company in Fort Collins, Colorado. Founded by two professors from Colorado State University, it bridges frontier data analytic tools from economics with expertise applying machine learning algorithms for prediction. It is a young company with a commitment to create genuine value for our clients. The culture emphasizes high standards of scientific integrity, a collective energy that encourages independent thinking and respectful disagreement, along with an organizational commitment to prioritize individual learning and growth. We are looking for a data scientist or data analyst with expertise producing high-quality visualizations in Tableau.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a team of PhD and Master’s level data scientists to develop compelling visualizations from data
- Use geospatial and temporal data to develop static reports, interactive dashboards, and web-based applications
- Maintain dashboards on an ongoing basis and help train new users
- Support collection of diverse data and help process data through statistical analysis
- Interact with one of our key clients to prototype visualization ideas and respond to related visualization requests
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a quantitative discipline or a design background together with programming skills
- Experience with Tableau, preferably in Tableau dashboard development
- Proven expertise visualizing complex data in a simple, concise and compelling manner
- Highly creative and inquisitive; able to multitask effectively
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A self-starter, driven, eager to learn, and a spirited team player
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong programming skills, including experience in Python and R
- Experience with data visualization tools in R, Python, or HTML (e.g. Shiny, Dash, Bokeh)
- Tableau Desktop Qualified Associate (or Certified Professional)
- Advanced degree (MS) in a quantitative or design-related discipline