Data Services Lead @ Candid
placeHybrid
attach_money $82,000
businessHybrid
scheduleFull Time
Posted 4 days ago
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****** @candid.org
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Job Details
Position Summary
Candid is a nonprofit providing comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. In the role of Data Services Lead, you will work with a team of data experts to deliver valuable data services, insights, and reporting to external and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer custom and managed dataset delivery in collaboration with the sales team.
- Act as a subject matter expert on complex data queries and technical solutions.
- Develop, design and maintain technical frameworks ensuring high-quality data delivery.
- Partner with management to shape new data products and streamline improvement opportunities.
- Provide technical leadership for junior staff and foster team growth.
- Develop analytics and monitoring capabilities to inform product and organizational decisions.
- Engage with a variety of stakeholders and translate business needs into technical execution.
Benefits & Work Environment
Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, summer hours, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Although the position is remote, in-person attendance is expected at periodic all-staff summits and quarterly/monthly meetings for senior and executive leadership roles.
Key Skills/Competency
- Data Analysis
- SQL
- Data Visualization
- Technical Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Business Intelligence
- Automation
- Reporting
- Collaboration
- Statistical Techniques
How to Get Hired at Candid
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight data expertise and nonprofit impact.
- Research Candid: Understand their data services and mission.
- Emphasize technical skills: Showcase SQL, BI, and automation experience.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Demonstrate leadership and collaboration.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review advanced SQL queries and database design.
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Practice building data extraction and BI reports.
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Study automation frameworks and version control.
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Familiarize with PowerBI/Tableau functionalities.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time you led a project.
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Explain handling diverse stakeholder requirements.
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Discuss managing conflicting priorities.
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Share experiences of team collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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