Data Scientist

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Curate data from many sources including internal databases and external APIs, and aggregate data to a format appropriate for building descriptive reports, optimization or predictive models
• Solve complex analytical problems using quantitative approaches using unique blend of technical, mathematical, analytical and data skills
• Use deep understanding of statistical and predictive modeling concepts, machine learning approaches, simulation, optimization models and algorithms, clustering and classification and recommendation techniques
• Integrate, store, and analyze large, complex multi-dimensional data sets with variety of tools
• Communicate analytic solutions to stakeholders and implement improvements as needed to the reports and outputs, algorithms and models
• Establish processes for large-scale data analyses, model development, model validation and model implementation
• Keep current with technical and industry developments and assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative discipline, required, and 5+ years of relevant experience; or Master's Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years' experience querying data from relational databases and building data science models, required
• Degree in a quantitative field with an emphasis on predictive modeling, preferred, including Statistics, Data Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Economics
• Expert Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience using Tableau or similar BI tool
• Solid proficiency of SQL and querying data from relational databases
• Fluency in a mathematical programming language, such as R, Python or similar
• Knowledge of a variety of machine-learning techniques and/or Optimization methods and their real-world advantages/drawbacks
• Ability to provide analytics, identify trends, communicate present insights from data
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple levels and functions
• Highly organized, self-motivated, customer oriented and able to work independently as well as within a team and with internal business partners
• Ability to influence
• Ability to work under minimal supervision with a goal-oriented mindset
• Flexible and adaptable; ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations
• Ability to work comfortably across functional and geographical boundaries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience presenting project status
• Attention to detail

Nice to Have

• Experience in predictive modeling and advanced analytics techniques
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms

Benefits & Perks

• Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
• Perks & Discounts - Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more