Data Scientist Advisor

FedEx; Collierville (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled leader in enterprise analytics to drive data-driven decision-making. This role involves mentoring staff, leading complex projects, and utilizing advanced statistical modeling techniques to analyze vast datasets. With a focus on creating actionable insights, you will leverage your expertise in quantitative analysis and emerging technologies to enhance business strategies. The position allows for telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S., offering flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a reputable organization known for its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in quantitative analysis and predictive analytics.
• Expertise in statistical software and diverse data types.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level analytics and statistical modeling initiatives.
• Mentor staff and lead complex cross-functional projects.
• Develop actionable insights from data to drive decision making.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Statistical Modeling

Data Manipulation (SQL/Teradata)

Python Programming

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

PhD in a quantitative discipline

Master's degree in a quantitative discipline

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

SQL

Teradata

Cloud Server Technology

LINUX

Windows

Job description

Provide expert leadership at the enterprise level related to vast quantities of data (including disparate data), enterprise analytics, statistical modeling, and initiatives. Leads staff in advanced descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive and ensemble modeling, advanced statistical techniques, use of database tools and/or other approaches in quantitative analysis of complex business situations. Creates and implements solutions from initial concept to fully tested production and communicates results to a broad range of audiences. Expert use of current and emerging technologies to evaluate trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations to managements, via understanding of the business model and the information available for analysis. Expert use of all data types, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and high-complexity predictive modeling and fact-based management to drive decision making. Mentors fewer senior staff. Leads cross-functional projects and programs. Routinely works on multiple highly complex assignments concurrently.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline required.
2. Seven (7) years work experience in measurement and analysis, quantitative business problem solving, solutions implementation, operations analysis, marketing analysis, simulation development and/or predictive analytics.
3. Demonstrated superior analytical skills with diverse analytics, data types and statistical software and applications.
4. Outstanding interpersonal skills, written, and oral communication skills.
5. Proven leadership skills.
6. PhD in a quantitative discipline or related field required plus 4 years of experience in the job offered or 4 years of work experience in measurement and analysis, quantitative business problem solving, solutions implementation, operations analysis, marketing analysis, simulation development and/or predictive analytics.
7. The employer will alternatively accept a Master’s degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline or related field plus 7 years of experience in the job offered or 7 years of work experience in measurement and analysis, quantitative business problem solving, solutions implementation, operations analysis, marketing analysis, simulation development and/or predictive analytics.
8. The employer will also alternatively accept a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline required plus 9 years of experience in the job offered or 9 years of work experience in measurement and analysis, quantitative business problem solving, solutions implementation, operations analysis, marketing analysis, simulation development and/or predictive analytics.
9. Must have 3 years’ of experience with the following: data manipulation through queries in SQL/Teradata; Cloud server technology; LINUX/Windows; extract, load and transform data in Python programming language.

Demonstrated superior analytical skills with diverse analytics, data types and statistical software and applications. Outstanding interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills. Proven leadership skills.

Position allows for telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S.

*Employer will accept one (1) year of directly related experience in lieu of one (1) year of education.*

Additional Information

Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by close of business (5:00pm CST) on the date below. If the date below is blank, there is no specified closing date for this requisition.

About the company

Motivated by goodwill and a hard work ethic, our team members deliver on the FedEx Purple Promise to make every FedEx experience outstanding. For these reasons, our company has continued to excel in the ranks of the most admired and reputable companies in the world.