Lead Analytics & AI (ML/SQL/Tableau) — Remote (ET)

dentsuaegis; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Flexible paid time off

15 paid holidays per year

Paid sick and safe leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Dentsu, USA Remote with a Maryland location, is seeking a Lead Analyst, Analytics to develop and apply ML-driven models and AI-powered solutions for retail/CPG. You will leverage SQL, Python, and Tableau to deliver data-driven insights that guide strategic deliverables.

We require 4–6 years in advanced analytics, strong communication with clients, and expertise in BigQuery SQL. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and ongoing innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in advanced analytics, data science, machine learning, or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with client-facing experience.
• Proficiency in SQL (Google BigQuery preferred) and Python.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau.
• Familiarity with Retail/CPG/Tech industry and experience working with product, transaction, and customer-level data.
• Strong data structuring, and analytical problem-solving skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Self-driven, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain advanced analytical models using machine learning algorithms and statistical techniques.
• Apply descriptive analytics to uncover trends, patterns, and insights from large and complex datasets , using Tableau dashboards and reports where necessary.
• Perform customer, product, and transaction-level analy sis within retail/CPG datasets.
• Assist in the design and implementation of LLM-based embedding-powered solutions like summarization and classification.
• Develop and support simulation applications where required .
• Work directly with senior client stakeholders , c ollaborate with cross-functional teams , and contribute end-to-end on solution development .
• Write efficient SQL queries (Google BigQuery preferred) and build data transformation workflows in Python.
• Ensure data quality, harmonization, and consistency across analytical projects.
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing analytics methodologies and models to enhance accuracy and performance.
• Stay updated on industry trends in machine learning and AI and contribute to innovation within the team.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives.

Job description

Dentsu, USA Remote with a Maryland location, is seeking a Lead Analyst, Analytics to develop and apply ML-driven models and AI-powered solutions for retail/CPG. You will leverage SQL, Python, and Tableau to deliver data-driven insights that guide strategic deliverables.

We require 4–6 years in advanced analytics, strong communication with clients, and expertise in BigQuery SQL. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and ongoing innovation in a fast-paced environment.