Scientist Analyst, Data

J o b D e s c r i p t i o n

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs data analysis and have extensive experience in time series modeling and forecasting. Develops algorithms and uses advanced analytic tool to develop and evaluate a broad spectrum of analytics for large data sets. Works in collaboration withthe leadership teamto identify and analyze business problems and document, implement, and present the technical information to various stakeholders.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Function

Develops/iterates on data processes and statistical models that generate financial forecasts.

Performs data analysis; develops algorithms and computational solutions as necessary to support the business units of the organization.

Provides technical expertise and support when implementing mode results in WM's ongoing business processes.

Ensures data quality and reliability and provides feedback to business process owners, leadership, and to theIT department.

Knowledge of machine learning methods is viewed as beneficial but not required.

Identifies new data sources that will maximize analytic capabilities for the various business units.

Will be responsible for developing models and production-level code that integrates with our company-wide financial forecasting platform, which guides strategic decisions, financial and capital-asset planning, and investor calls.

Observes current systems/processes and interacts with the appropriate personnel. Utilizing a variety of sources, collects and analyzes information to support the modeling and analysis.

Collaborates with leadership to identify, define, and solve a variety of problems and support various corporate initiatives.

Fluency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, etc.) and SQL is required, and familiarity with AWS and GitHub is strongly preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Function

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level

Education Details

Bachelor's Degree or higher

(accredited) in Statistics, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics

Required

and

Computer Science or similar area of study

Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

3 years

of previous experience required (in addition to education requirements)

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KSAs

Proficiency

Knowledge and understanding in how to identify root causes of problems, create effective practical solution approaches, and implement solutions under the tactical demands of business operations.

Strong knowledge of statistical methods and concepts, including regression, state-space models, regularization, causal inference, model selection/averaging, and cross-validation, is critical, particularly within the context of time series data.

Experience with workings part of an integrated solutions development teams provide value to systems engineering and development for specific decision support application.

Experience working with moderately complex, medium to large-scale data sets in an advanced data mining analytic role.

Strong programming experience in Python and SQL.

Knowledge of largerelational databases, and SQL programming.

Problem solving and analytical skills.

Ability to present, communicate and articulate complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.

Committed and highly motivated/proactive team player.

Familiarity with datamining and visualization tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran