Senior Data Scientist, Real Estate Strategy

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX is seeking a senior data scientist to shape data science solutions that support enterprise real estate decisions and strategic investments. You will build predictive models, analyze store performance, and translate complex analyses into executive-ready recommendations and dashboards while mentoring junior data scientists in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

This in-office role emphasizes practical business impact and responsible use of AI to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in data science, predictive modeling, machine learning, statistical analysis, experimentation, or business analytics.
• Experience supporting enterprise decision-making in real estate, finance, store growth, customer analytics, or related functions preferred.
• Retail or omnichannel experience with data across store/digital channels is a plus.
• Proficiency in Python for model development and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Shape data science solutions that support enterprise real estate decisions and strategic investment choices.
• Build and operationalize predictive models, analyze customer demand and market dynamics, and translate findings into executive-ready recommendations, dashboards, and narratives.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Finance, Marketing, and business stakeholders to evaluate revenue potential, risk, and ROI implications.
• Provide technical guidance, peer review, and mentorship to junior data scientists in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Python

SQL

BigQuery

Data storytelling

Forecasting

Geospatial analysis

A/B testing

Machine learning

Pandas

Spatial workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems/Sciences, Business Analytics, Machine Learning, Information Technology Management or relevant field of study

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Google BigQuery

Pandas

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX is seeking a senior data scientist to shape data science solutions that support enterprise real estate decisions and strategic investments. You will build predictive models, analyze store performance, and translate complex analyses into executive-ready recommendations and dashboards while mentoring junior data scientists in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

This in-office role emphasizes practical business impact and responsible use of AI to