FocusKPI is seeking a Data Scientist to enable deep media insights through advanced analytics for our client, one of the largest retailers/e-commerce companies in the U.S..

Work Location: Remote in the U.S. 
Duration: 6 months contract with potential for extension/conversion

Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on coding to retrieve and analyze large datasets using Python and SQL
• Integrate disparate data sources and leverage state-of-the-art analytics best practices to deliver integrated actionable insights to partners and stakeholders
• Manage and streamline data extraction process with great attention to details
• Assess the potential usefulness, validity, and rigor of new data sources
• Work with cross-functional team to ensure that the quality of the data are of the highest standard
• Help with media mix models to connect the impact of marketing tactics and business short-term and long-term outcomes

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in statistics/mathematics, engineering, computer science, economics, or related field
• 3+ years of industry experience in data, analytics, data science role
• Proficient coding skills (SQL/Python/R)
• Deep knowledge on relational database capabilities and experience with big data technologies (Hive/Hadoop)
• Proficient BI/BA data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI, ThoughtSpot, Looker, etc)
• Experience with cloud technologies such as GCP, AWS, Azure
• Experience in integrating, structuring, and analyzing large amounts of data from diverse sources
• Strong project management skills and attend-to-detail documentation skills.
• Strong written & verbal communication with the ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to a range of audiences and to ‘tell a story’ that provides insight into the business
• Passion for working in a fast-paced agile environment.
• A collaborative mindset and sense of curiosity

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree in statistics/mathematics, engineering, computer science, economics, or related field
• Experience with predictive modeling algorithms and optimization techniques
• Experience applying statistics to business problems
• Experience with advertising, measurement, and/or digital marketing analytics
• Experience with advertising technology platforms Ad servers, DSPs, DMPs, etc.

Thank you!

FocusKPI Hiring Team

Founded in 2010, FocusKPI, Inc. (FocusKPI) is a data science and technology firm specializing in predictive analytics practice and methodologies. FocusKPI is a US company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California with an East Coast office in Boston, Massachusetts.