Who We Are
International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
The Need
For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. Nine out of nine times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50% and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. Our vision is to scale our impact to protect 500 million people living in poverty from violence.
In this data science role, you will have the opportunity to perform advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to provide insights and data solutions to help optimize fundraising, marketing, digital communications, and supporter engagement. Utilizing data tools to analyze large, complex datasets, you will be challenged as part of a data team that uses information every day to help make key decisions about how to raise the revenue needed to rescue millions, protect half a billion and prove that justice for the poor is unstoppable.
This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Sr. Manager, Data Science & Systems.
Responsibilities
Implementation, Maintenance, and Documentation:
Perform advanced analytics and machine learning techniques as appropriate for the specific use case to derive impactful insights or develop data tools to equip stakeholders to take action
Build reporting data pipelines and dashboards as needed to ensure stakeholders can access accurate, timely, and actionable insights
Document data projects using department approved processes
Manage data science projects from discovery to deployment or presentation
Stay current with data science best practices; maintain ongoing training and professional development and competency in all techniques necessary to complete duties; and participate in the broader data science community to identify and disseminate the latest developments in data and technology
Strategy, Knowledge Development, and Collaboration:
Identify key opportunities through data exploration and partnership with stakeholders that would be most impactful for driving fundraising, marketing, digital communications, and supporter engagement efforts
Translate high level or abstract fundraising goals into specific data solutions
Translate complex data techniques and solutions into clear insights and recommendations and effectively communicate to stakeholders
Deliver presentations and data tool walkthroughs as needed to clearly and effectively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders and equip them to leverage and self-service going forward
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
2+ years related experience with developing machine learning models and conducting advanced analytics
Experience with CRM technologies (ex. Salesforce)
Experience with and understanding of the Non-Profit fundraising industry
Deep understanding of machine learning concepts and statistical methods
Technical Competencies
Strong SQL skills and Quantitative Programming skills in Python or R.
Substantial experience with visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Proven ability to apply data science techniques to find answers to high level or vague questions and communicate them to stakeholders
Ability to draw insights and conclusions from data to inform data tool development and business decisions
Ability to effectively collaborate with other data scientists, data analysts, data engineers, and key business partners
Willingness and ability to be a multi-functional team member, working across various data science disciplines as needed including machine learning, advanced analytics, data pipeline development, and dashboard creation
Non-Technical Competencies:
Ability to communicate technical and statistical concepts clearly and concisely among audiences at many different levels
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Adept at creative problem solving
Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others
Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment
Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed
Application Process:
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
What does IJM have to offer?
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
Retirement benefit options
Paid leave starting at 23 days
12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
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