Lead Analytics, ML/AI – Remote (ET)

dentsu; Maryland; On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k

Flexible paid time off

At least 15 paid holidays per year

Paid sick and safe leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

dentsu is seeking a Lead Analyst, Analytics to drive data-driven decisions in the retail/CPG domain. The role combines hands-on ML work with descriptive analytics, using SQL (BigQuery) and Python, and Tableau for visualization, guiding cross-functional teams and clients.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in analytics and a strong quantitative background, with ETZ-friendly remote work and a salary range of $72,000–$120,000. Collaboration and mentorship are key components of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in advanced analytics, data science, ML, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication with client-facing experience.
• Proficiency in SQL (BigQuery preferred) and Python.
• Experience with Tableau or other data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with Retail/CPG/Tech data contexts.
• Strong data structuring and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Self-driven, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain advanced analytical models using ML and statistical techniques.
• Apply descriptive analytics to uncover trends and insights, using Tableau where needed.
• Perform customer, product, and transaction-level analysis in retail/CPG datasets.
• Assist in design and implementation of LLM-based embedding-powered solutions (summarization/classification).
• Develop and support simulation applications as required.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams on end-to-end solutions.
• Write efficient SQL queries (BigQuery preferred) and build data workflows in Python.
• Ensure data quality and harmonization across projects.
• Continuously improve analytics methods and models for accuracy and performance.
• Stay updated on ML/AI trends and contribute to innovation.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge.

Skills

SQL (BigQuery)

Python

Tableau

Machine learning

Descriptive analytics

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science/CS/Math/Statistics/Analytics

Tools

Google BigQuery

Tableau

Job description

dentsu is seeking a Lead Analyst, Analytics to drive data-driven decisions in the retail/CPG domain. The role combines hands-on ML work with descriptive analytics, using SQL (BigQuery) and Python, and Tableau for visualization, guiding cross-functional teams and clients.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in analytics and a strong quantitative background, with ETZ-friendly remote work and a salary range of $72,000–$120,000. Collaboration and mentorship are key components of this role.