Senior Data Scientist, Insights & Forecasting

The Hertz Corporation; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rental discount

Paid time off

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Educational reimbursement

Discounts

Job summary

The Hertz Corporation in the United States is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to advance data-driven decision making across the Data Science & Insights team. You will develop scalable models to improve forecasting, operations, and customer experience.

Responsibilities include end-to-end model lifecycle, collaboration with Product, Operations, Revenue Management and Fleet, mentoring junior analysts, and staying current with data science trends.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, with a proven track record of delivering impactful projects, preferably in the rental car, automotive, transportation, or hospitality industries.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis, modeling, and automation.
• 3+ years of end-to-end machine learning model development experience, from problem framing and EDA through feature engineering, tuning, and deployment.
• Experience working with large datasets, databases, and distributed data processing tools such as PySpark.
• Preferred hands-on experience with cloud-based data and analytics platforms such as Databricks, including building apps and dashboards.
• Experience using LLMs to connect fragmented data sources, validate assumptions, and accelerate analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end model lifecycle, from problem framing and EDA to feature engineering, model tuning, deployment, and monitoring.
• Build scalable, reliable models and analytical solutions that support repeatable decision-making across products, services, and business processes.
• Apply these solutions to improve demand forecasting, fleet planning, vehicle turnaround, maintenance planning, and customer satisfaction.
• Create leadership-ready data stories that frame key metrics, explain the “why,” and guide business decisions.
• Partner with Product, Operations, Revenue Management, and Fleet teams to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value use cases that support revenue growth, operating expense reduction, and improved business performance.
• Support the transformation by developing practical MVPs, testing quickly, and iterating solutions that unlock business value.
• Mentor junior data analysts and contribute to a culture of learning, innovation, and quick experimentation.
• Stay current on data science methods, emerging technologies, and industry trends to continually improve team capabilities.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

PySpark

Databricks

LLMs

Education

Master's degree

PhD in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Mathematics

Tools

Databricks

Job description

The Hertz Corporation in the United States is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to advance data-driven decision making across the Data Science & Insights team. You will develop scalable models to improve forecasting, operations, and customer experience.

Responsibilities include end-to-end model lifecycle, collaboration with Product, Operations, Revenue Management and Fleet, mentoring junior analysts, and staying current with data science trends.