Senior Data Scientist: Predictive ML & Strategic Analytics

CarMax Business Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Equity opportunities

Job summary

CarMax, the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is seeking a Sr. Data Scientist to drive pricing and inventory analytics. You will build predictive models, validate them, and present insights to senior leadership to influence strategic decisions.

You’ll work with diverse data sources, run controlled experiments, and shape long-term data science initiatives. Ideal candidates have strong modeling, statistical analysis, and communication skills, plus 2+ years in analytical roles.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in predictive modeling and statistical analysis.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems using analytics and influence outcomes.
• Experience managing projects and delivering results on time.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Track record of building collaborative relationships and driving team success.
• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in strategic analysis, financial analysis, consulting, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to develop, validate, and enhance predictive models.
• Incorporate new data sources to improve model accuracy and performance.
• Design and execute controlled experiments to measure business impact.
• Present actionable insights to senior leadership to influence decisions.
• Research emerging methodologies to advance modeling capabilities.
• Shape the team’s strategic roadmap for data science innovation.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Statistical analysis

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

SQL

Python

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

Graduate degree in statistics/data science

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

CarMax, the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is seeking a Sr. Data Scientist to drive pricing and inventory analytics. You will build predictive models, validate them, and present insights to senior leadership to influence strategic decisions.

You’ll work with diverse data sources, run controlled experiments, and shape long-term data science initiatives. Ideal candidates have strong modeling, statistical analysis, and communication skills, plus 2+ years in analytical roles.