Sr. Data Scientist at FedEx in Collierville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Provide expertise and leadership at the enterprise level related to vast quantities of data (including disparate data), enterprise analytics, statistical modeling, and initiatives. Leads staff in descriptive, predictive, prescriptive and ensemble modeling, advanced statistical techniques, use of database tools and/or other approaches in quantitative analysis of complex business situations. Creates and executes solutions from initial concept to fully tested production, and communicates results to a broad range of audiences. Advanced use of current and emerging technologies to evaluate trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations to management, via understanding of the business model and the information available for analysis. Uses data, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and high complexity predictive modeling and fact-based management to drive decision making. Mentors less senior staff. Leads cross functional teams. Routinely work on multiple highly complex assignments. Provides consultation to Sr. Leadership on a normal basis.

Requirements:

Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline plus 2 years of experience in the job offered or 2 years of work experience in measurement and analysis, quantitative business problem solving, operations analysis, marketing analysis, simulation and/or predictive analytics. The employer will alternatively accept a Master's degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline plus 5 years of experience in the job offered or 5 years of work experience in measurement and analysis, quantitative business problem solving, operations analysis, marketing analysis, simulation and/or predictive analytics in lieu of a Ph.D. plus 2 years of experience. Must have experience with: Data Wrangling; Statistical analysis and computing; Programming (SQL, Python, Java); machine learning techniques and algorithms; Data Visualization and Modeling; Effective Presentation skills; Business Intelligence; Big Data Cloud computing (Microsoft Azure). Superior analytical skills with diverse analytics and statistical software and applications. Excellent interpersonal skills, written, and oral communication skills. Proven leadership skills. Position allows for telecommuting from home within commuting distance of Collierville, TN.