Remote Staff Data Scientist - Marketing Measurement & Growth

Tensec; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 217,000 - 303,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401k with Employer Match

Flexible Vacation

Mental Health & Coaching Benefits

Generous Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Tensec is seeking an experienced Staff Data Scientist to lead the Marketing Intelligence efforts, focusing on marketing measurement and optimization. This position requires advanced statistical skills and a strong understanding of the marketing ecosystem, with specific experience in Marketing Mix Modeling and Incrementality Testing. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record of influencing stakeholders, mentoring others, and navigating fast-paced environments. The role offers remote work flexibility and generous benefits, including healthcare and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in marketing science for M.S. holders or 6+ years for Ph.D. holders.
• Deep understanding of the marketing ecosystem.
• Experience building production-grade data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Define the 2–3 year technical roadmap for marketing measurement.
• Build Media Mix Models (MMM) and Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA) systems.
• Design frameworks to optimize marketing for advertisers and users.
• Lead incrementality testing and develop long-term halo effect methodologies.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Growth, and Finance teams.
• Mentor junior data scientists and ensure high technical standards.

Skills

Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM)

Incrementality Testing

Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) prediction

Python

R

SQL

Statistical Communication

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Education

Advanced degree in Statistics, Economics, or Mathematics

Job description

Tensec is seeking an experienced Staff Data Scientist to lead the Marketing Intelligence efforts, focusing on marketing measurement and optimization. This position requires advanced statistical skills and a strong understanding of the marketing ecosystem, with specific experience in Marketing Mix Modeling and Incrementality Testing. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record of influencing stakeholders, mentoring others, and navigating fast-paced environments. The role offers remote work flexibility and generous benefits, including healthcare and paid parental leave.