What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist position at Everytown for Gun Safety?
Everytown for Gun Safety, the nation's largest gun violence prevention advocacy group, is seeking a Data Scientist. The Everytown Research Department studies how gun violence occurs in America and identifies the best policies and interventions to prevent and address it. In this role, the Data Scientist will need to understand and communicate about the various types of gun violence, who it impacts, and how it impacts different communities and populations differently. You must be committed to addressing gun violence in diverse communities around the country.
The Data Scientist will be the data lead for the research department, responsible for supporting the team in advanced data analysis, data management, and the quantitative components of primary research studies. The Data Scientist reports to the Principal Research Scientist. Must be NY-based and able to work in a hybrid arrangement with several days in office.
We'll trust you to take on the following responsibilities in close collaboration with the research team :
- Serve as the lead data analyst on the research team, responsible for the accuracy and appropriate use of all calculations and findings
- Conduct original analyses and identify new avenues for statistical analysis on gun violence prevention, policies, and interventions to support Everytown for Gun Safety research and advocacy
- Analyze large datasets using appropriate statistical software packages and programming languages
- Oversee staff to obtain, organize, and update datasets of frequent reference (e.g., CDC fatal and nonfatal injury data; FBI Supplementary Homicide Report and NIBRS data; FBI background check data; and other federal-, state-, and city-level data related to gun violence prevention)
- Optimize data collection and storage processes and ensure the integrity of all databases managed by the research department
- Lead efforts to identify new datasets and opportunities for original analysis, as well as their application across departments
- Collaborate with team members by contributing data analyses to research reports, fact sheets, and other products, and provide rigorous review of all products for accuracy
- Serve as a mentor to the team and identify training and development opportunities
- Clearly translate the implications of research findings to other departments, policymakers, and the general public
The ideal candidate will have :
The annual salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000. Everytown offers a generous benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, PTO, 401K Match, Education Assistance and more.
About Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund (the "Everytown Support Fund") is the education, research and litigation arm of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with nearly ten million supporters. The Everytown Support Fund seeks to improve our understanding of the causes of gun violence and help to reduce it by conducting groundbreaking original research, developing evidence-based policies, communicating this knowledge to the American public, and advancing gun safety and gun violence prevention in communities and the courts. Learn more at www.everytownsupportfund.org.
Everytown for Gun Safety provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
