Data Scientist

AVA Consulting is seeking a Data Scientist.Location: Plano, TXU.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.Description:

• This position will provide customer and marketing insight to the stakeholders through analysis, research, and modeling.
• Provide analytical support to the organization by leveraging data mining tools and analytical methodologies
• Assist in data modeling and analysis to determine key customer insights, drive business strategies, and maximize ROI
• Integrate internal and external data sources, be comfortable working with both structured and unstructured data
• Assist in advanced quantitative methods to segment customers and evaluate customer related activities for effectiveness and efficiency
• Assist in development, maintenance, and enhancement of statistical models in Python
• Use statistical tools and techniques to extract and analyze trends from the customer database warehouse
• Prepare and deliver presentations with complex analytical concepts, comfortable presenting to the business and upper management.
• Experience in deep dive analysis and applying analytic techniques to customer/consumer behavior data to determine key customer insights, drive business strategies and maximize ROI.
• Conduct multi-channel deep dive analysis for online and offline contexts using browsing and purchase data; assist in development and analysis of real-time data flows.
• Ability to partner with business groups to provide decision support and help determine and drive business strategies by leveraging data
• Comfortable working with big data/large datasets.

• 2-5 years' experience in a data scientist or data analytics role
• Hands-on experience using Python, SQL and Tableau/PowerBI
• Knowledge of at least one statistical programming language (R, SAS)
• Strong quantitative skills
• Experience in applying advanced statistical or machine learning techniques
• Knowledge of dashboard and reporting software (Tableau, OBIEE, etc.)
• Understanding of relational databases
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Applied Mathematics, etc) or sufficient on the job use of related skills. Masters/Phd degree is a plus.
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Exceptional standards for quality and strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with business partners and the ability to take initiative to drive projects forward.
• Must be able to multitask and handle multiple projects at any given time.