Careers

We believe our people are our greatest asset.

DQC values the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and opinions that each team member brings to this work—and seeks to add individuals to our team who continue to expand our thinking, push our boundaries, and commit to bringing their whole selves and experiences to work.

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We welcome potential employees and interns representing a diversity of experiences and identities across race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, and other characteristics that make our team members unique. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

If you become part of our team, you will learn firsthand how much we value teamwork and a collaborative environment.

DQC is the place for you if you care passionately about helping students achieve their best throughout education and into the workforce, and see data as an essential tool to support them along their journey.

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Work with Us

We are committed to attracting and retaining a talented team of individuals who bring a rich mix of experiences, backgrounds, opinions, and areas of expertise.

Candidates are evaluated using their entire suite of application materials, and we encourage individuals with relevant skills and experience to apply even if their qualifications are not a perfect match to the job description.

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Our Benefits

DQC offers employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits package recognizing the importance of work-life balance and grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Below are just a few highlights of our compensation policy and benefits package, and we are happy to provide more information during the hiring process:

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Compensation

DQC salaries are determined by several factors including experience, unique skill set, level of job responsibility, and job performance once hired. We perform a biennial industry analysis to benchmark our salaries against the market as well as employees based on job descriptions to ensure staff is being compensated equitably and competitively. Salary ranges are shared with job applicants.
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Healthcare

DQC offers health, vision, and dental insurance to full-time employees, covering 90% of premiums, along with flexible spending accounts and a variety of insurance plan options.
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Leave

DQC’s leave benefits are designed to provide equity and flexibility to meet the unique needs of a diverse staff. Benefits include vacation leave, 16 holidays per year, sick leave, 8 weeks of parental leave, personal days, summer Fridays, and a 6-week sabbatical for employees with the organization for 7 years.
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Investments & Retirement

DQC helps our team members prepare for their financial future by providing 401k benefits, including contributions of up to 6 percent of annual salary and an additional 3 percent employee matching.
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Professional Development

DQC offers professional development opportunities to help foster employees’ career and growth in their roles at the organization. Opportunities include team-building sessions, coaching, leadership development, skill-building workshops, participating in conferences and events, and individual-led learning based on role and interest.

DQC Culture

DQC staff and interns are passionate professionals committed to our mission of advocating to change the role of data to ensure that data works for everyone navigating their education and workforce journeys.

Team members at DQC collaborate, innovate, grow professionally, and have fun. We believe that everyone, no matter their role, has something valuable to contribute and an approach to our work that is worth pursuing. We thrive on a willingness to change the way we work—all while staying laser-focused on our measurable impact in the field.

DQC’s commitment to its team through opportunities to learn, grow, and have meaningful impact has earned it a place among Washingtonian magazine’s 50 Great Places to Work.

Who We Are
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DQC’s longstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is reflected in our values, our strategies, and the way we work together.

As professionals dedicated to equitable access to data and improving education for all of our nation’s learners, we value a diversity of perspectives on our team. We incorporate a number of DEI best practices into our recruitment process, including posting jobs in a diverse set of vehicles and evaluating candidates by their unique combination of education and work experiences.

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