Data Science Lead

🇺🇸 Raleigh, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $110K - $122K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ September 4th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Data Science Lead. This role involves leading a small team within University Data and Analytics to develop and implement advanced predictive models, machine learning, and AI solutions that support institutional planning and decision-making. The Data Science Lead will also coordinate projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure responsible data science practices across the university.

Highlights

Lead and supervise a team of up to three data scientists.

Develop and optimize predictive models, machine learning, and AI analytical solutions.

Collaborate with Institutional Reporting, Research and Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, and UDA leadership.

Coordinate data science initiatives, manage project timelines, and facilitate stakeholder collaboration.

Apply best practices in model evaluation, data governance, security, privacy, and ethical use.

Required skills include programming in Python, R, or SAS and expertise in statistical methods and data modeling.

Preferred experience includes higher education or government data science applications, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake), and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Minimum qualifications: Master's degree with 2 years relevant experience or Bachelor's degree with 3 years relevant experience in data science or related quantitative fields.