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Data Scientist


Job Description
Title:                            Data Scientist
                                    
Reporting to:               Manager, Sales Science
As a Data Scientist, your essential job functions will include the following:
Data Wrangling – Cleaning, Transforming, Understanding

  • Dive deep into data: utilize programming tools to cleanse large structured and unstructured data sets. Apply transformation techniques to move data from its raw form to usable data tables.
  • Use SQL and data API’s to interact with data stored in various systems from relational databases to distributed file systems.
  • When necessary, apply machine learning or other applicable techniques to enhance usefulness of large data sets.
  • Collect and curate data needed for research, especially data that is external to the organization.
Modeling & Analysis

  • Leverage methodologies such as the CRISP-DM process to iteratively, efficiently and effectively identify and execute projects with the greatest return.
  • Efficiently and expertly utilize the Python and/or R programming languages and the packages frequently leveraged in data science workloads (Pandas, scikit-learn, dplyr, ggplot2, etc.).
  • Develop mathematic models that allow the organization to maximize service and minimize costs.
  • Apply statistical and algorithmic methods such as hypothesis testing, regression analysis, forecasting, natural language processing, clustering, classification, survival analysis, simulations and optimizations.
  • Convert complex analysis into visual presentations that can be easily consumed by staff. 
  • Provide data-driven insight—draw valid conclusions and make recommendations.
Science Operations

  • Produce regular reporting and analysis; ensure reporting is timely and accurate.
  • Support the design and maintenance of analytic tools and reporting related to operational and program-specific metrics.
  • Document, update, and analyze business processes, as assigned.  Ensure processes are updated routinely, are appropriately representative and drive action within the organization.
Other Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements


  • Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or other quantitative field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Work-related or class room experience involving quantitative data analysis to solve problems; 1-3 years of work-related experience preferred.
  • Proficient in system and data analysis tools including statistical software and programming (R and Python), data access (SQL, AWS) and data visualization (D3.js).
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office – Excel/Word/Access/Power Point required.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions.
  • Detail oriented problem solver and the ability to multi-task.
  • Works with a sense of urgency and is able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Adaptable, resourceful, and has creative problem-solving skills.
Competencies Required

  • Results Orientation
  • Agility
  • Initiative
  • Influence
  • Customer Focus
  •  Motivates Others
  •  Delegation
  •  Setting Direction
  • Resource Optimization  
  • Strategic Thinking

Physical Job Requirements


  • Continuous viewing from and inputting to a computer screen.
  • Sitting for long periods of time.
  • Travel as necessary, <10%.
Drug Policy

  • Dealer Tire is a drug-free environment.  All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work.