Dаtа Sсіеntіѕt - Purchasing Power (Open to Relocation | Hybrid - Atlanta, GA)

Progressive Leasing; Smithville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Career Development

Employee Purchase Program

Job summary

Progressive Leasing is looking for a Data Scientist to join our team. In this hybrid role, you will engage in building data-driven solutions, improving decision systems, and enhancing model performance through thorough data analysis. Ideal candidates will have strong backgrounds in analytics, including proficiency in R, Python, and SQL.

We value curiosity and the ability to leverage AI-enabled tools as part of your role within our innovative FinTech environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with data science related roles.
• Experience with machine learning tools and SQL.
• Ability to craft rigorous research/evaluation designs.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain key predictive models for business strategy.
• Explore and improve model performance using new data sources.
• Design, implement, and test new algorithms and technologies.

Skills

Data mining

Machine learning

Software engineering

R

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Master’s/PhD in a quantitative or technical field

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in‑store and e‑commerce lease‑to‑own solutions. With more than 20 years in FinTech, we’ve grown from start‑up to industry leader by innovating, simplifying, and valuing people. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with three business segments: Progressive Leasing, Purchasing Power (a leading employee purchase program for consumer products and services using payroll deduction), and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform.

Purchasing Power is a leading employee purchase program that helps people buy the products and services they need through the convenience of payroll deduction. As part of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with more than 20 years of experience, we’re focused on building simple, responsible financial solutions that put people first. PROG Holdings’ portfolio includes Progressive Leasing, a market leader in lease‑to‑own solutions, Purchasing Power, and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform — all united by a commitment to innovation, access, and meaningful impact.

We’re currently hiring a Data Scientist to help grow our company and ensure our mission is achieved!

This is a hybrid role that requires in‑office presence in Atlanta, Georgia (Open to Relocating).

WE ARE:

We’re an entrepreneurial, high‑ownership team building data‑driven products in the Fintech space. We set a high bar for ourselves and we expect everyone on the team to do the same. We move fast, but we’re deliberate: decisions are grounded in data, rigorous analysis, and a deep respect for real‑world impact.

YOU ARE:

A driven analytics professional. As a Data Scientist, you will blend analytics, data mining, machine learning, and software engineering to build solutions that will result in massive improvements to the way we do business. You will be responsible for developing and improving key decision‑system models, predictive models, and business processes to drive maximum business impact. You will develop a profound understanding of our customers, products, and finances by studying the data that describes each of these elements. You’ll be at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field and have the opportunity to develop your own tools and technologies. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that forms the backbone of the company at the forefront of an exciting, growing industry.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• Build, maintain, and improve decision systems and predictive models that are key to Purchasing Power's competitive advantage.
• Explore new data sources both internal and external to Purchasing Power and use findings to further improve model performance.
• Design, implement, and read in‑market experimentation testing new algorithms, technologies, and processes.
• Prototype solutions to business problems using cutting‑edge technologies.
• Use AI‑enabled tools throughout your workflows.
• Recommend and support strategic changes through rigorous analytics and creative problem solving.
• Identify, evaluate, and help implement advanced analytic methods.
• Be part of a collegial team of like‑minded data scientists.

YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience OR a Master’s/PhD in a quantitative or technical field (Math, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science).
• Experience with R, Python, machine learning tools, and SQL.
• Evidence of applying advanced models to real‑world problems.
• Ability to craft rigorous research / evaluation designs.
• AI‑enabled tools are already part of our organization; we value people who are curious, adaptable, and open to learning as roles and workflows evolve.

YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE

• Experience in engineering environments.
• Knowledge of DevOps and Git.
• A track record of agentic AI use and implementation.

WE OFFER

• Hybrid work model (Onsite/Offsite).
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, company paid Basic Life/AD&D.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Career Development.
• Employee Purchase Program.

Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business.