[Hiring] Data Science Specialist @Stride, Inc.

Role Description

The Data Science Specialist, Audit & Compliance Analytics supports Compliance, Funding Compliance, Internal Audit, and SOX by applying data analytics to audit, testing, monitoring, and risk management activities. This role combines audit and internal control knowledge with technical data skills to improve the efficiency, consistency, and depth of assurance activities across the organization.

The ideal candidate has experience in external audit, Internal Audit, SOX, risk advisory, compliance testing, or a similar assurance function, with a strong interest in using data and technology to enhance traditional testing and monitoring approaches. Big 4 public accounting or professional services experience is strongly preferred.

The role will analyze large and complex datasets, develop repeatable testing routines, identify exceptions and potential risks, and create audit-ready documentation and reporting. The Data Specialist will also help expand the use of automation, AI, and modern analytics tools across Audit, Risk and Compliance.

Qualifications

• 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, with the ability to identify exceptions, trends, inconsistencies, and potential control issues.
• 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 both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
• Ability to clear required background check.

Requirements

• Experience at a Big 4 accounting or professional services firm in Audit, Risk Advisory, Technology Risk, SOX, Data & Analytics, or a related practice.
• Experience performing SOX, ITGC, operational, financial, compliance, or technology-related testing.
• Experience using analytics to perform population-based testing or identify exceptions across large datasets.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.
• Experience with SQL and Python or other scripting languages for data analysis and automation.
• Experience with data Snowflake, DBT, and Github.
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as ERP, HRIS, SIS, LMS, CRM, or financial systems.
• Familiarity with data governance, data quality, data lineage, access management, or privacy concepts.
• Experience developing automated audit or compliance testing.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled analytics or emerging technologies.
• Experience in an education, government, regulated, or highly controlled environment.

Benefits

• Health benefits.
• Retirement contributions.
• Paid time off.

Company Description

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations.