Location: Phoenix,AZ, USA
The data scientist will help lead business transformation by playing a critical role in developing an impactful analytic roadmap and implementing and overseeing highly complex projects. Leveraging tools that use machine learning/predictive modeling they will use this information to develop data-driven solutions to difficult business challenges They will develop and implement techniques from fields such as statistics, machine learning, coding languages, databases, and reporting technologies.. They will also be responsible to innovate and drive adoption of the latest data science tools and methodologies. What you will do here: Define and drive our analytic agenda, finding and prioritizing the most impactful opportunities to improve our business and customer experience Utilize effective project planning techniques to break down complex and occasionally highly complex machine learning/predictive modeling and/or development projects into tasks, manages scope of projects, develops project plans, and ensures deadlines are kept. Synthesize analytical findings for consumption by senior business executives Review, evaluate, communicate and makes recommendation on appropriateness of modeling techniques and results to team, leadership and stakeholders to ensure these are well understood and incorporated into business processes. Develop and execute communication strategy, keeping stakeholders informed, and influencing business partners and senior leaders on the effectiveness of machine learning/predictive modeling to solve business problems. Identify languages and tools that can bring efficiencies or needed techniques to the team. Identifies and develops solutions that use new areas of data, research and models and develops data sources that can solve business problems. Become trusted advisor and thought leader to executive level customers regarding applications for analytics and implications of analytic results What you will need: Bachelor's degree in computer information systems, data science, decision science, math, statistics or related field required. Masters degree in a related field preferred. 7+ years experience using advanced statistical techniques, predictive modeling, time series forecasting, text mining, Machine Learning required. Financial services experience preferred. Expert in advanced statistical techniques, predictive modeling, time series forecasting, text mining, Machine Learning required. Expert in data mining required. Deep experience across the full range of database and business intelligence tools; publishing and presenting information in an engaging way required. Data Science experience required. Ability for rapid prototyping in selected tools required. Strong familiarity and experience with data preparation and processing - such as assessment of data quality, new variable creation, variable selection, etc. Detailed orientation and a commitment to innovation required. Excellent communicator able to convey complex information in an understandable, compelling, and persuasive manner to senior executives required. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and manage projects required. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. For additional information about our organization, careers, and benefits visit: