Senior Data Science/ Analytics Consultant

Transportation Insight; Hickory, Kansas City (NC, MO); On-site; Full time

Job description

Position:Senior Data Science/ Analytics Consultant

Location: Hickory, NC or Kansas City, MO

Job Id:46SDS

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Senior Data Science/Analytics Consultant

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Data Science/Analytics Consultant is responsible for the full stack of data analytics, from querying or procuring data, cleaning data, feature generation, problem formulation, error/success metric choice, machine learning/predictive model building, and translation of results into business action. This role will help advanced Transportation Insight’s data strategy and data-related business decision making. The Sr. Consultant will be expected to wear multiple hats, seek out new opportunities from the business and apply technology to solve a variety of data problems across our organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a cross functional consultant on data science, data analytics related efforts that span the enterprise.
• Identifies appropriate analytical tools and methods; uses advanced knowledge of business analysis to perform quantitative analyses and predictive modeling
• Be able to communicate and explain the results of more technical analyses to business partners in a digestible, visual fashion
• Lead strategy development for data and analytics products to ensure the program becomes pervasive throughout the organization.
• Develop a high performing team focused on building strong analytical, data strategy, research and business skill sets while sustaining leading employee engagement and retention.
• Be a stakeholder in developing and maturing the Data Science strategy

PERFORMANCE METRICS:

• Deliver solutions according to the delivery schedule
• Design and architect complete end-to-end DS solutions
• Continuous improvement on predictive and machine learning models
• Conform to industry standards for quality and effective data visualization and reporting

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science or related field; equivalent work experience and aptitude is acceptable in place of degree
• Experienced with Data Science practices and tools, such as Alteryx, R, Python, Gurobi
• Familiar with 3PL business and supply chain concepts
• Experience with ETL design and data warehousing concepts
• 5+ years with reporting / analytic tools such as Tableau or Cognos
• Experience withOracle, MySQL and/or MS SQL Server and SQL query language required
• Experience with CRM tools like Salesforce
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills required
• Strong Work Ethic

**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Standard office environment, usually indoors away from the elements with moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Maintain a stationary position for extended periods; move about the office, operate computers and files, as needed; and frequently communicate with others. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.Occasionally, the employee is required to lift boxes up to 20 pounds.

SCHEDULING:

• This is a full-time benefits-eligible position, working Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. An employee in this position must be available to work occasionally on weekends and evenings, during peak periods.

TRAVEL:

• Local travel is required. Out of state travel is limited, but may be required for special projects , training, and conferences.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.