Data Scientist

ALLO Communications; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching up to 5%

Health, vision, dental benefits

Earned Time Off (ETO)

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

ALLO Communications is seeking a Data Scientist to translate business questions into analytical solutions, leveraging ML, NLP, and Looker-based insights. You’ll build end-to-end data pipelines and collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product, and Finance to drive data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes hands-on model development, stakeholder workshops, and knowledge sharing across the Data & Analytics team. Lincoln-based, on-site position with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a quantitative field; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years in an analytical role with stakeholder engagement and solution delivery.
• 1+ year developing AI agents and agentic workflows, prompting AI models.

Responsibilities

• Frame business problems, translate questions into analytical hypotheses, define objectives and resources.
• Develop ML/DL models and deploy analytical solutions; present insights to non-technical audiences.
• Engage stakeholders, facilitate workshops, champion data-driven decision making.
• Maintain data pipelines; advise on analytics tools and best practices.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

AI agents

NLP

Communication

Data pipelines

GCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science or related quantitative field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Looker

BigQuery

Gemini Enterprise Platform

Git

Job description

At ALLO, we believe people are our biggest asset. Our team brings the ALLO mission to life because as local members of each community, we live, work, play, and volunteer right here with you. We're passionate about being involved and contributing to the success and progress of each of our GIG Communities. We pursue these passions because ALLO leaders have created a workplace where folks are valued, ideas are heard, and leaders and teammates show up for each other at work and in life. The Data Scientist is a highly analytical and business-savvy individual contributor who acts as an internal expert and strategic partner to various business units.

This role focuses on tackling complex business challenges by leveraging data, ML, and AI for decision-making and delivering actionable analytical solutions.

This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies, including Google Looker, Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, BigQuery and more to support our AI and data initiatives.

The successful candidate will be a rapid and eager learner with the potential to grow and contribute to the strategic direction of our agentic workflows and data infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Business Problem Framing & Solution Definition:Proactively engage with business stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Product, Operations, Finance) to understand their objectives, challenges, and data needs for assigned projects. Translate vague business questions into clear, measurable analytical problems and hypotheses. Scope and define agentic and data science projects, outlining objectives, deliverables, timelines, and required resources. Recommend the most appropriate analytical approaches and methodologies (e.g., descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive analytics).
• Data Analysis & Insight Generation:Design, develop, evaluate, and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning models for tackling business challenges. Develop compelling narratives around data findings and present insights in a clear, concise, and actionable manner to diverse audiences. Utilize advanced analytical techniques (e.g., statistical analysis, A/B testing design, segmentation) to answer critical business questions.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management:Build strong, trusted relationships with business leaders and team members across the organization. Facilitate workshops and discussions to gather requirements and validate analytical outputs. Champion data-driven decision-making and enhance data literacy within business units. Manage expectations and communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes effectively.
• Tooling & Best Practices:Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in data science and analytics. Create and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Advise on the selection and effective use of analytics and AI tools (e.g., BI platforms, statistical software, latest models and features). Contribute to the continuous improvement of analytical processes and best practices within the Data & Analytics department.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science or a related quantitative field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in an analytical role, such as a Data Analyst or Data Scientist with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and solution delivery.
• 1+ years of experience developing AI agents and agentic workflows, custom-tuning, prompting, and instructing AI models.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
• Strong proficiency with scripting languages for data analysis (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience developing custom AI agents and agentic workflows.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative coding practices.
• Proven ability to translate complex business problems into analytical requirements and deliver actionable insights.
• Hands-on experience with NLP technologies and handling of unstructured text.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Proven track record of building end-to-end pipelines for production.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of the latest ML/DL/Statistical techniques and ability to pragmatically apply them to real-world problems.
• Detail-oriented; critical thinker; strong individual contributor and team player.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., GCP) is desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate complex data insights to non-technical audiences.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying and solving business problems.
• Desire to be a team-player whether partnering with other data analysts or working with internal stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with GCP cloud data platforms and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with data visualization and dashboarding in Looker.
• Previous experience in a consulting role (internal or external).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Remain stationary for extended periods
• Ability to communicate information
• Ability to operate a computer
• People are our passion.

At ALLO, we don't treat you like a number. You're a human being. Get ready to plug into the perks at ALLO: Free internet? You bet. Plus, awesome discounts on other ALLO services. Retirement Plan: The fiber future isn't the only one we care about. We match your 401(k) savings up to 5%. Health and Wellness: Participate in quarterly wellness challenges, and we'll deposit extra cash into your checking or health savings accounts. Benefits: Our benefits include medical, vision, and dental with low employee costs. Not to mention generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program. Sponsorships: Are you passionate about a local fundraiser or philanthropy? We strive to give back to what matters most to our communities. Tuition Assistance: Have a thirst for knowledge? We like that, which is why we're proud to offer assistance with the cost of your tuition.

ALLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing opportunities to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ALLO believes that diversity and inclusion within our team is critical to our success as a company. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Benefit eligibility depends on the position and employment status. The available benefits differ for interns, contingent workers, and part-time team members. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply may contact Recruiting at [e-mail]. ALLO is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Welcome to ALLO Careers! Since 2003, ALLO has provided customers with the most modern network possible while employing a team of engineers, operators, and technical experts who constantly work with customers to develop creative ways to utilize ALLO's fiber network. ALLO's growth and success are thanks in large part to our reputation for winning customer service, technical capabilities, experienced, knowledgeable personnel, and superior products. ALLO Communications is a telecommunications company offering fiber, telephone, long distance broadband, internet and television to residents and businesses. We also proudly offer innovative technology solutions for businesses of all size.