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Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.
YOUR IMPACT
You will help develop cutting-edge assets and knowledge on organizational topics and expand existing expertise and solutions in key practice areas including organizational culture & change, people analytics, talent, organizational design, and leadership development. You’ll work in our People and Organizational Performance Practice (POP) North America as part of our global POP Assets team. As part of our global capabilities and knowledge network, you’ll join more than 1,800 knowledge professionals who work alongside our consultants to generate distinctive insights and innovative solutions that meet our clients' unique needs. In a team focused on development and innovation, you will have ample opportunity to receive excellent mentorship to learn and grow, while having freedom to generate and cultivate new ideas.
As a member of our POP Assets team, you will play a key role in applying advanced research and data science methods to drive organizational insights at McKinsey in three ways:
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Asset development and innovation: You will create scalable solutions, assessments, and tools by conducting foundational research, building new models and frameworks, analyzing survey, archival, financial, operational, and HR data, and implementing these solutions at organizations.
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Client engagement and support: You will partner with senior team members to serve clients on people and organization topics, leveraging your research and data science skills to translate complex data insights into compelling, actionable recommendations.
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Knowledge development and external publishing: You will author or contribute to seminal knowledge pieces across a variety of topics and publication formats. You will work with senior leaders to test research questions and hypotheses using survey methods and advanced analytics techniques, including predictive modeling and data visualization.
This is a paid opportunity with a work schedule of an expected 40 hours, or more on occasion, a week. This role may include travel within the US. The program duration is set at a maximum of one year.
YOUR GROWTH
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
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Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
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A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
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Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
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Currently in ABD status or recently graduated from an advanced degree program (PhD or DPhil) in industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology, organizational behavior, labor or behavioral economics, data science, or a related field (e.g., quantitative psychology, educational measurement) with a strong emphasis on research methodology, machine learning, data engineering, artificial intelligence, and/or advanced statistics
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Excellent research skills, including the ability to complete all components of complex research projects from start to finish (e.g., literature review and synthesis, research and measurement design, data management/cleaning, analysis, interpretation of findings)
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Deep theoretical and applied expertise in one of the following areas: people analytics, talent, survey and assessment design (including relevant psychometric methods), organizational culture, organizational design, decision science and behavior change, leadership, or quantitative text analysis
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Strong proficiency manipulating, analyzing, and visualizing data using R or Python
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Experience with fundamental statistical analyses (e.g., ANOVAs, regressions) and one or more advanced approaches (e.g., machine learning, cluster analyses, factor analysis, IRT, network analysis, HLM, SEM)
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Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with people at all levels in an organization
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Ability to balance multiple competing and shifting priorities, as well as staying calm under pressure and the ability to work flexibly
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Proficiency in using visualization tools and creating interactive dashboards (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, R Shiny)
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Experience applying artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) to behavioral, organizational, or workforce research, including the analysis of qualitative and unstructured organizational data (e.g., interviews, open-ended survey responses, employee feedback)
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Adept at writing efficient, well-documented code (e.g., R, Python, SQL), with an emphasis on creating scalable, reproducible, and maintainable analytical workflows
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Familiarity with cloud-based data storage and data analytics tools (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
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Effective communication and presentation skills, particularly the ability to explain complex analytical concepts in a comprehensible manner adapted to different groups of non-technical audiences (e.g. business managers, heads of products, HR leaders)
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.
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Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
PERM defines the minimum degree requirement for your specific role, not just any advanced degree. Make sure your master's or PhD is in a field directly tied to the position description your employer files with DOL.
Search for employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Science Director openings by verified PERM sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the labor certification process for senior data roles.
Prioritize employers outside backlogged nationalities
EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates for India and China can stretch years beyond filing. If you're from a lower-demand country, your green card timeline can be dramatically shorter, so target roles at companies willing to file promptly.
Prepare a detailed professional experience record
PERM requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Your employment history, publications, and project scope help justify the specialized requirements in the job description and support a defensible audit trail.
Confirm the job description matches O*NET
DOL cross-references PERM applications against O*NET occupation codes during labor certification review. Your Data Science Director job description should reflect duties and requirements consistent with that occupational profile to avoid unnecessary delays.
Negotiate employer filing timing before accepting an offer
Some employers file PERM only after an extended tenure. Before signing, ask directly whether they'll initiate the labor certification process within a defined timeframe, since USCIS processing adds months after DOL approval.
Green Card Data Science Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Science Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Data Science Director positions qualify under EB-2 because they require a master's degree or higher in a quantitative field like statistics, computer science, or applied mathematics. If your employer structures the role around a bachelor's degree plus progressive experience, EB-3 professional classification is also available. The PERM labor certification filing locks in whichever category the position description supports.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at six years for most holders, and subject to an annual lottery. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries and no renewal cycle once the priority date becomes current. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and visa availability can take two to four years or longer depending on your nationality.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Data Science Director?
Your employer files the labor certification application with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period to show no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For a senior data position, the job description must specify degree requirements and specialized duties. DOL currently processes most PERM applications within several months, though audit selection can extend that timeline significantly.
How can I find Data Science Director jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search Data Science Director roles filtered by verified green card sponsorship history. Many senior data positions involve PERM sponsorship, but employer willingness varies widely, and identifying companies with a track record of filing for similar roles saves significant time in your search.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
Once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your priority date is within certain limits, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar role at a new employer without restarting the process. For Data Science Directors, a move to a comparable senior analytics or machine learning leadership role typically qualifies, but you and your new employer should confirm the occupational match with USCIS before filing.