Senior Data Science Consultant

Post date: Jun 15, 2014 11:26:21 AM

Position Title: Senior Data Science Consultant

Company Name: Predictix, LLC

Industry: Software

Job Function: Data Science/Mining

Entry Level: No

Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States

Job Type: Full-Time

Min Education: Master's Degree

Min Experience: 5-7 Years

Required Travel: 10-25%

Description: Lead science related work streams for implementations of solutions based on Predictix’s Data Science Engine. This will be discharged by personally leading design workshops with clients; and by personally performing or supervising junior staff in performing data validation analysis; and the configuration, tuning and performance analysis of the Science Engine components. Lead algorithmic design work to support the development of industrial strength data science-based decision support technology, suited to the needs of various retail decision problems.

Main Responsibilities:

• Educate clients on Predictix’s data science capabilities, product features and related implementation processes.

• Manage data science resources and timelines, estimate workloads.

• Perform the role of implementation scientist on key solution engagements.

• Train and supervise the work of junior scientists and consultants on deployment and configuration of Data Science Engine based solutions.

• Develop training materials for end-users and conduct user training.

• Conduct research and analysis on various retail demand modelling algorithms and techniques.

• Develop and exercise prototypes of models and algorithms.

• Prepare design documentation of models and algorithms.

• Develop techniques for performing forecast diagnostics and performing diagnostic studies.

• Work closely with the Predictix project team as well as Client Project team to ensure quality work is delivered and deadlines are met.

• Set an example with a strong work ethic and commitment to quality that can be followed by fellow team members.

• Travel to client sites.

• Occasional travel to our offshore Center of Excellence.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Operations Research, Statistics / Data Science, Econometrics or related field. Ph.D. is a plus.

• 5+ years’ of commercial or industrial experience after the Master’s Degree, with significant experience in the development and/or use of large scale decision support systems (or Ph.D. plus 2 years’ experience).

• Retail forecasting: experience maintaining or analyzing forecasts

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

• Strong proficiency in one or more mathematical or statistical modeling tools: SAS, MATHLAB, R or similar.

• Strong proficiency in manipulation and analysis of large datasets and associated tools (e.g., SQL).

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English across different levels of management.

• Programming experience and proficiency.

Apply:

Contact Person: Steve Sorrell

Phone: 404-478-2062

Email Address: steve.sorrell@predictix.com

Fax: 404-601-7478

Apply URL: http://www.predictix.com