Senior Data Scientist at Vanta: Shape the Future of Trust

At Vanta, we're on a mission to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe security should be continuously monitored and verified, and we empower companies to practice better security with ease. As a Senior Data Scientist on our Data and Analytics team, you'll play a crucial role in building a best-in-class business analytics function, laying the foundation for data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Role Overview

As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll be responsible for leading key analytical projects, developing predictive models, and providing actionable insights to drive business growth. You'll collaborate closely with product, sales, customer success, and marketing teams to understand their data needs and deliver solutions that enhance their performance. Your work will directly impact Vanta's ability to understand customer behavior, optimize product development, and improve overall business outcomes.

A Day in the Life

Here's a glimpse into what your day might look like:

• Start your day by reviewing key business metrics and identifying areas for improvement.
• Work with stakeholders to define the scope and objectives of a new analytical project, such as predicting customer churn or identifying high-potential leads.
• Write DBT SQL pipelines to automate and manage data assets in Snowflake.
• Use Python/R with Hex.tech to conduct statistical analysis of product usage and engagement data.
• Explore customer journey data in Sigma Computing to identify patterns and insights.
• Build predictive models using machine learning techniques to forecast customer behavior.
• Present your findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement your solutions and track their impact.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in data science and analytics.

Why Remote U.S.?

Vanta embraces a remote-first work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere in the U.S. This provides you with the flexibility to balance your work and personal life, while still contributing to a high-growth company. We believe that talent can be found anywhere, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Career Path

At Vanta, we're committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career by taking on new challenges, mentoring junior team members, and leading strategic initiatives. Potential career paths include:

• Principal Data Scientist
• Data Science Manager
• Director of Data Science

Salary & Benefits

Vanta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Industry-competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% of employee-only premiums covered for most medical plans)
• 16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave for all new parents
• Health & wellness stipend
• Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
• Commuter benefits (SF and NYC office)
• Professional development opportunities

Security Culture

At Vanta, security is at the core of everything we do. We're committed to building a culture of trust and transparency, where everyone feels empowered to contribute to our security efforts. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll play a key role in helping us identify and mitigate security risks, and in ensuring that our data is protected at all times.

How to Apply

If you're a passionate and experienced Data Scientist who's looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What is Vanta's mission?

   Vanta's mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust by providing continuous security monitoring and verification.

2. What does the Data and Analytics team do?

   The Data and Analytics team is responsible for building a best-in-class business analytics function to drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.

3. What skills are required for this role?

   The ideal candidate will have experience with SQL, Python, R, data visualization tools, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and executive communication.

4. What are the responsibilities of a Senior Data Scientist at Vanta?

   Responsibilities include writing SQL pipelines, conducting statistical analysis, building predictive models, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

5. What is Vanta's work environment like?

   Vanta has a remote-first work environment with a collaborative and supportive culture.

6. What are the career growth opportunities at Vanta?

   Potential career paths include Principal Data Scientist, Data Science Manager, and Director of Data Science.

7. What benefits does Vanta offer?

   Vanta offers a competitive salary, equity, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, and other benefits.

8. Is prior security experience required?

   No, while some team members have prior security experience, it is not required to be successful at Vanta.

9. How does Vanta ensure data security?

   Vanta has a strong security culture and is committed to protecting data through various measures, including data encryption, access controls, and security monitoring.

10. What is the application process?

    To apply, submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.