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Data Science Specialist
Stride, Inc.. Apply data analytics to support Internal Audit, Compliance, SOX, operational reviews, and other assurance activities .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in data analytics to support Internal Audit and Compliance functions, with strong proficiency in SQL and Python for data extraction and analysis. Capable of translating audit requirements into effective testing procedures and analytical routines while ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
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SQL QueryingPython ProgrammingData Analytics for AuditInternal Controls UnderstandingCompliance Testing Experience
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Hard Skills
Data ValidationData ReconciliationAnalytical RoutinesControl TestingEvidence EvaluationAudit DocumentationTrend AnalysisException AnalysisTesting Procedures DevelopmentData Quality Assurance
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingEffective CommunicationCollaborationTime Management
Tools & Technologies
Power BITableauSnowflakeDBTGithubMicrosoft OfficeAI-Enabled AnalyticsAutomated Testing ToolsData Governance ToolsEnterprise Systems
Industry Keywords
SOX ComplianceInternal AuditExternal AuditRisk AdvisoryFERPA ComplianceData LineageAccess ManagementPrivacy ConceptsBig 4 Accounting ExperienceAssurance Function
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPythonSnowflakeSQLTableau
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Apply data analytics to support Internal Audit, Compliance, SOX, operational reviews, and other assurance activities
- Translate audit and compliance objectives into data requirements, testing procedures, queries, and analytical routines
- Develop and execute data-driven testing procedures for transactions, populations, processes, and controls
- Analyze complete populations to identify trends, anomalies, exceptions, and potential control issues
- Perform data validation, reconciliation, completeness, and accuracy procedures
- Evaluate testing results and supporting evidence and document conclusions and exceptions
- Develop repeatable analytics for recurring testing and monitoring
- Support Internal Audit and SOX engagements through population development, control testing, and exception analysis
- Prepare audit-ready workpapers and supporting documentation
- Support recurring compliance and privacy monitoring, including FERPA-related datasets
- Analyze district and state funding data and validate enrollment, attendance, demographic, and program participation data
- Write and maintain SQL queries and Python to extract, transform, validate, and analyze data
- Build reusable datasets, dashboards, reports, and visualizations
- Support automation of manual testing and monitoring processes
- Explore Python, AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies for audit and compliance analytics
- Partner with Data Engineering, IT, GRC, Internal Audit, Compliance, Funding, and business stakeholders
- Communicate analytical results and testing findings to technical and non-technical audiences
- Escalate complex issues, significant exceptions, and data concerns to the Senior Manager, Data Analytics or appropriate functional leader
- No formal supervisory responsibilities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
- Five (5) years of experience in external audit, Internal Audit, SOX, risk advisory, compliance testing, or another assurance function
- Demonstrated understanding of internal controls, audit methodology, control testing, evidence evaluation, and audit documentation
- Experience using data analytics to support audit, compliance, risk, SOX, or control testing
- Strong SQL and Python skills and experience querying and analyzing large or complex datasets
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate audit or compliance requirements into data queries, testing procedures, and analytical routines
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Ability to clearly document methodology, assumptions, testing procedures, results, and supporting evidence
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Microsoft Office and web proficiency
- Ability to clear required background check
- Big 4 accounting or professional services experience preferred
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, DBT, Github, enterprise systems, data governance, data quality, data lineage, access management, privacy concepts, automated audit or compliance testing, and AI-enabled analytics desired
Benefits
Comp & perks- Eligible employees may receive a bonus
- Health benefits
- Retirement contributions
- Paid time off
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities