Data Scientist: Drive Profit with Advanced Analytics

Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Data Scientist to advance data-driven initiatives that boost profitability, efficiency, and customer experience. You will apply advanced analytics to large datasets and craft reusable algorithm libraries while communicating insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Ideal candidates hold a quantitative master's and 4+ years in BI/analytics, with strong Python, SQL, Excel, and Tableau skills, plus experience in prescriptive and predictive modeling.

Qualifications

• Masters in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Math, Statistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of experience in business intelligence and analytics
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Experience in a modern scripting language (preferably Python)
• Proficient running queries against data (preferably with Google BigQuery or SQL)
• Proficient with data visualization software (preferably Tableau)
• Proficient utilizing statistical techniques to identify key insights that help solve business problems
• Knowledgeable in Prescriptive Modeling like optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP
• Demonstrated experience in predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis

Responsibilities

• 55% Solution Development - Design and develop algorithms and models to use against large datasets to create business insights; Participates in large data analytics project teams by serving as a technical lead for analytics projects; May lead small projects and work independently on solution development; Execute tasks with high levels of efficiency and quality; Make appropriate selection, utilization and interpretation of advanced analytical methodologies
• 20% Communicating Results - Effectively communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical leaders and business customers/partners; Present recommendations in a confident manner in order to influence execution of recommendation; Prepare reports, updates and/or presentations related to progress made on a project or solution; Clearly communicate impacts of recommendations to drive alignment and appropriate implementation
• 10% Business Collaboration - Incorporate business knowledge into solution approach; Effectively develop trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams; Work with project teams and business partners to determine project goals
• 15% Technical Exploration & Development - Seek further knowledge on key developments within data science, technical skill sets, and additional data sources; Participate in the continuous improvement of data science and analytics by developing replicable solutions (for example, codified data products, project documentation, process flowcharts) to ensure solutions are leveraged for future projects; Build and maintain library of reusable algorithms for future use, ensuring developed codes are documented

Skills

Python

SQL

Google BigQuery

Excel

PowerPoint

Prescriptive Modeling

Predictive Modeling

Data Mining

NLP

Education

Master's degree in quantitative field

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

Job description

The Home Depot is seeking a Data Scientist to advance data-driven initiatives that boost profitability, efficiency, and customer experience. You will apply advanced analytics to large datasets and craft reusable algorithm libraries while communicating insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Ideal candidates hold a quantitative master's and 4+ years in BI/analytics, with strong Python, SQL, Excel, and Tableau skills, plus experience in prescriptive and predictive modeling.