Senior Data Scientist: Innovation & Client Impact

McKinsey & Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 176,000 - 179,500; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in the United States (Dallas area) seeks data science and analytics leadership to drive pricing and promotions analytics across CPG and retail. You will lead analytics initiatives, shaping modeling approaches and client-facing recommendations, while collaborating with Periscope teams to scale innovations.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, ML techniques, and cross‑functional leadership, with a strong focus on client impact and governance.

Qualifications

• Advanced analytics techniques to model, forecast and optimise decisions.
• Experience with econometric modelling and ML such as XGBoost.
• Experience developing analytical solutions for internal or external use.
• Strong Python and R skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership in client projects and engage with clients.
• Shape analytics approaches and finalise client-facing recommendations.
• Collaborate with Periscope teams to drive analytical innovation.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Pricing & promotions

Python & R

Data analysis

Statistical packages

Team collaboration

Communication & influence

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

XGBoost

Job description

McKinsey & Company in the United States (Dallas area) seeks data science and analytics leadership to drive pricing and promotions analytics across CPG and retail. You will lead analytics initiatives, shaping modeling approaches and client-facing recommendations, while collaborating with Periscope teams to scale innovations.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, ML techniques, and cross‑functional leadership, with a strong focus on client impact and governance.