JFF

Director,Research&Insights

$120–150k Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Oakland, California, United States Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director, Research & Insights at JFF. Skills: Data science, Data engineering, ML/AI, Business intelligence”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years experience, SQL proficiency, Bachelor's degree

Nice to Have

PhD preferred, GCP Professional Data Engineer, AWS Data Analytics, Databricks Certified, dbt Certified

Full Job Description

About JFF Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U. S. education and workforce systems to achieve economic advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life, our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs. To achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 200 people across the country working remotely and in offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland, California, we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what’s possible. We’re on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have an operating budget of $105 million, and we’re funded by dozens of leading government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Learn more about JFF and join us as we build a future that works—for everyone.  Equal Employment Opportunity at JFF  Inclusion, belonging, and well-being are core to JFF’s North Star and mission, and we seek to invest in and learn from those who represent the communities we serve as it is important to the success of our work and the engagement of our staff members. We aim to cultivate a culture that centers the overall care, well-being, and success of the employee through flexible work hours, balanced workloads, professional development, and career advancement opportunities for all. JFF is a fair chance employer and in alignment to our North Star, we hire based on qualifications, and experience, and we are committed to fair opportunity for all qualified candidates – including those without a 4-year degree or formally incarnated individuals. Ab

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