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

Prog Leasing LLC; United States; Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Purchase Program

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Prog Leasing LLC is seeking a Data Scientist to enhance predictive models for Purchasing Power. This hybrid position requires in-office presence in Atlanta, with opportunities for relocation. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience, a master’s degree in a technical field, and proficiency in R, Python, and machine learning tools.

The role involves building decision systems, exploring new data sources, and collaborating with fellow data scientists. Comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities are included, making this a great step for your career.

Formación

• 2+ years of experience in a data science role.
• Experience with R, Python, machine learning tools, and SQL.
• Proficiency with AI-enabled tools; familiarity with data engineering environments.

Responsabilidades

• Build, maintain, and improve decision systems and predictive models.
• Explore new data sources to derive insights.
• Design and implement in-market experiments.
• Prototype solutions using cutting-edge technologies.
• Use AI-enabled tools for analytics.
• Collaborate with data scientists on projects.

Conocimientos

Data Science Experience

Machine Learning

R

Python

SQL

Educación

Master’s degree in a quantitative or technical field

Herramientas

Machine Learning Tools

AI-enabled Tools

Descripción del empleo

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.

This is a Purchasing Power role. 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.

Job Type: Hybrid role that requires in‑office presence in Atlanta, Georgia (Open to relocating).

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and improve decision systems and predictive models that are key to Purchasing Power’s competitive advantage.
• Explore new data sources both internally and externally to derive insights and further improve model performance.
• Design, implement, and read in‑market experiments to test new algorithms, technologies, and processes.
• Prototype solutions to business problems using cutting‑edge technologies.
• Use AI‑enabled tools throughout workflows to recommend and support strategic changes through rigorous analytics and creative problem solving.
• Identify, evaluate, and help implement advanced analytics methods to support data‑driven decision making.
• Collaborate with a collegial team of like‑minded data scientists.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a data science role.
• Master’s degree in a quantitative or technical field (Mathematics, 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 conduct rigorous research and evaluation designs.
• Proficiency with AI‑enabled tools; familiarity with data engineering environments.

Preferred Skills

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid work model (Onsite/Offsite).
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, company‑paid basic life/AD&D, 401(k) retirement plan.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee Purchase Program.

EEO Statement

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.