Job Overview
The Data Scientist performs analysis of multiple data sources using statistical analysis and computer science to solve business problems. Able to communicate analytical results to generate improved business decisions and profitability. Uses data mining tools and programming languages to prepare data for analysis and business decision making. Delivers analytical and commercial solutions for internal and external customers. Combines business requirements and existing process and data knowledge to create analytical solutions. This role requires in-depth knowledge and experience, enabling independent work with limited guidance. Applies a new perspective on existing solutions to solve complex problems. Makes decisions within guidelines and policies that impact a range of customer, operational, process, or project activities. Develops work plans for short‑term assignments of moderate complexities.
Responsibilities
- Lead statistical analysis and build models for various and complex business problems.
- Lead the analytical design for complex problem solutions, taking input from others.
- Lead the development of projects with multiple statistical deliverables leveraging business and technical expertise.
- Act as the lead statistician on business or technical domains.
- Contribute to the code repository and improve the coding of others.
- Analyze and prepare complex and new data sources and incorporate them into analytical solutions.
- Evaluate the technical work of peer statistical analysts, guiding them on deliverable quality and accuracy.
- Communicate results to stakeholders and mid‑level leadership, emphasizing the business impact of work.
Education & Experience
Minimum Requirements : 4‑year degree in a STEM field with 2‑3 years of highly relevant experience. Qualified candidates with only a bachelor’s are considered exceptional. Familiarity with statistics and machine learning concepts is essential.
Alternate Paths :
- Master’s degree in a STEM field with 1‑2 years of work experience.
- PhD in a STEM field with 0‑1 year of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications : Master’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years or more of relevant experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be proficient in at least three of the following tools:
- Spark
- Python
- R
- SQL
- Git (Version Control)
- AWS/Azure/GCP