Associate Director, Data Science

The Tombras Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-oriented environment

Flexible PTO

Generous parental leave

Dog-friendly offices

Promotions from within

Job summary

The Tombras Group is seeking a Data Science Team Lead in Knoxville, TN. The ideal candidate will have an M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant fields and mastery of analytical techniques. Responsibilities include leading advanced analytics strategies and articulating results to clients. The company promotes a family-centric culture offering flexible PTO and generous parental leave. This role supports professional growth and is open to remote employees based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Mastery of analytical techniques including Multivariate/Bayesian Regression and Predictive Modeling.
• Strong competency in statistical tools like Python, R, and SQL.
• Ability to distill complex data into graphical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for advanced analytics including Media Mix Modeling.
• Develop bespoke marketing science frameworks.
• Articulate statistical results clearly to clients.

Skills

Advanced analytical techniques

Python

R

SQL

Client services mindset

Statistical tools

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or Operations Research

Job description

About Tombras Analytics

Tombras Analytics sits at the cornerstone of Connection Data + Creativity for Business Results and delivers Diagnostic, Descriptive, Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics across both internal teams and a diverse global, national and regional client base. We are a passionate team of 20+ professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of analytics to help our clients discover opportunities, capitalize on trends, create efficiencies and improve marketing and business results for maximum growth.

This role is foundational to leading our Data Science Team, which partners with our Analytics, Media, and Data-Ops Teams to realize the vision of offering best in class marketing science for our clients. You'll lead the strategy and development of proprietary tooling, work on brands with household recognition, and grow the team as the agency scales.

Where you'll be working

Knoxville. Relocation assistance may be provided.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the strategy behind and client engagements for advanced analytics including Media Mix Modeling, Message Mix Modeling, Multi-Touch Attribution, Forecasting, and support testing, experimentation, and optimization. Your remit will be end-to-end, from selling in new work thru delivery of the results.
• Developing the framework and approach for marketing science and develop bespoke offerings.
• Employing best in class tooling to develop proprietary Martech in partnership with the Technology and Media practices.
• Identify new and innovative data sets that can be used to improve existing modeling work, or deliver net new models.
• Clearly articulate statistical results to clients, ultimately leading to continued client engagement and implementation.

What you bring

• An M.S. or Ph.D. degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or Operations Research
• Experience in marketing science or advertising analytics (optional)
• Mastery of advanced analytical techniques including but not limited to Multivariate/Bayesian Regression, Randomized Control Trials, Media Mix/Multi-Touch Attribution, Time-Series, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Discrete Choice Models
• Strong competency with python, R, SQL, and other commonly used statistical tools
• Client services mindset
• Ability to influence clients and partner agencies to act on insights
• Ability to distill complicated information into succinct graphical presentations for senior stakeholders.

Why you'll want to work at Tombras

• Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.
• Dog-friendly offices
• Flexible PTO
• Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
• Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents
• A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.

Remote employees must be based in the United States.