Data Science Lead

🇺🇸 Raleigh, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $110K - $122K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ September 5th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Data Science Lead. This role leads a team of up to three data scientists to develop and implement advanced analytical solutions including predictive models, machine learning, and AI to support university planning and decision-making. The Data Science Lead coordinates projects, collaborates across departments within University Data and Analytics, and ensures responsible data science practices.

Highlights

Lead a specialized team of data scientists focused on predictive analytics, AI, and machine learning applications.
Develop advanced analytics solutions to provide actionable insights supporting institutional effectiveness.
Oversee coordination and progress tracking of data science projects aligned with university priorities.
Collaborate with Institutional Reporting, Research and Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, and UDA leadership.
Apply best practices in model development, data governance, security, privacy, and ethical use.
Required programming skills in Python, R, SAS, or comparable data science languages.
Minimum education: Master's degree with 2 years relevant experience or Bachelor's with 3 years, in data science, analytics, computer science, statistics, mathematics, economics, or related.
Preferred experience with machine learning frameworks, data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake).
Anticipated salary range: $110,000 to $122,000 depending on education and experience.
Department: University Data and Analytics (UDA), responsible for institutional data and analytics at NC State.