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The team translates business strategy into scalable analytics solutions that deliver measurable impact, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and other business stakeholders. This role reports to the Director, Data Science and Analytics.\n\nThis is a remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.Role Overview And Core Responsibilities\nOwn end-to-end delivery of AI, data science, and analytics projects, from problem definition through deployment and continuous improvement, while managing priorities, quality, timelines, and measurable business impact.\nDesign, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines, machine learning models, and analytical solutions aligned with business strategy and stakeholder needs.\nLead analytics engagements using AI and descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive techniques across diverse business use cases.\nTranslate business objectives into actionable, data-driven roadmaps, define success metrics, and demonstrate the value of analytical solutions.\nCollaborate with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders to align priorities, manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and support timely delivery.\nCommunicate analytical insights, risks, and recommendations through executive-ready presentations, visualizations, and data storytelling.\nImprove models, processes, and analytical workflows through automation, optimization, experimentation, and emerging technologies.\nMentor junior team members through code reviews, technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and analytical and engineering best practices.\nRequired Knowledge And Experiences\nMaster’s degree with 3+ years OR Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in a quantitative field.\nDemonstrated experience developing and deploying machine learning models across the full lifecycle, including problem formulation, model development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and improvement.\nDemonstrated experience designing and implementing artificial intelligence solutions that address business needs and produce measurable outcomes.\nStrong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with experience translating complex data into practical business recommendations.\nExperience independently managing analytical projects and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders in collaborative, fast-paced environments.\nRequired Technical Skills\n· Proficiency in Python or R for statistical analysis, modeling, and machine learning.\n· Advanced proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) for data preparation, analysis, and validation.\n· Experience with large-scale data processing frameworks, such as Apache Spark or Apache Hive.\n· Experience designing scalable machine learning solutions, analytical data pipelines, and production-ready workflows.\n· Working knowledge of data visualization, analytical storytelling, and cloud-based or big data ecosystems.\nWe’re also looking for the preferred skills below. 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