Marketing Data Science Advisor

FedEx Group; Memphis (TN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a data analytics expert to provide leadership in data-driven decision-making. The role involves developing analytical solutions, mentoring staff, and utilizing advanced modeling techniques. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a quantitative field and experience in econometric modeling and project management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in data science or related field plus 3 years of experience.
• Ph.D. may substitute for Master’s degree and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in handling data and enterprise analytics.
• Lead cross-functional teams in advanced statistical analysis.
• Mentor less senior staff.

Skills

Econometric Modeling

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science

Ph.D. in Data Science

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Python

R

SAS

SQL

Tableau

PowerBI

Spotfire

Job description

The individual will provide expertise and leadership in handling vast amounts of data, enterprise analytics, statistical modeling, and AI/ML initiatives. They will utilize their knowledge of customer data, market dynamics, and internal business processes to develop analytical solutions for complex business problems. Creates and executes analytical solutions from concept to production, communicating results to diverse audiences, and providing thought leadership in advanced modeling and analysis. Provides thought leadership and leads cross-functional teams in advanced descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive modeling, advanced statistical analysis, and other quantitative analysis of complex business situations. Works on multiple complex assignments concurrently. Makes advanced use of current and emerging technologies and advanced use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and high-complexity predictive modeling, and fact-based management to evaluate trends and develop actionable insights and to drive recommendations to business partners and management. Provides thought leadership and leads cross-functional teams in advanced descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive modeling, advanced statistical analysis, and other quantitative analysis of complex business situations. Provides consultation to management on a regular basis and formally prepares and presents recommendations to leadership. Mentors less senior staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Master’s degree* in data science, analytics, business, mathematics, economics, computer science or other quantitative fields such as engineering/operations research plus 3 years of experience in the job offered or 3 years of work exp. in data science, analytics, business, mathematics, economics, computer science or other quantitative fields such as engineering/operations research, in an analytical, quantitative, or technical role required. The employer will accept a Ph.D. in data science, analytics, business, mathematics, economics, computer science or other quantitative fields such as engineering/operations research or related field in lieu of a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience.

Requirements

Experience must include the following: econometric modeling method; Agile tools and methodology for project management and software development; Experience with working on Microsoft Azure platform. Two (2) of those years of experience or coursework should be with the following skills (skills can be gained concurrently with education): computer-aided decision support (utilize computer programs or packages to analyze data and support business decisions), or any analytical/modeling language (e.g. Python, R, SAS, or SQL), and data visualization tools like Tableau, PowerBI, Spotfire, etc. will be considered equivalent. Advanced descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive modeling knowledge and skills; Strong problem solving abilities; Analytical/modeling language knowledge; Advanced statistical analysis knowledge, and other quantitative analysis of complex business situations; Ability to communicate highly complex information in an understandable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels; Strong collaboration and project leadership skills; Ability to mentor lower levels. Directly related advanced degrees may offset experience requirements. *Employer will accept any foreign Master’s degree program of at least 2 years. May telecommute from home from any location in the U.S.