Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform analysis using data science techniques on structured and unstructured data sets, and develop algorithms for targeted business needs. Design and develop data models to predict business outcomes or future impact of decisions. Establish scalable, efficient, automated processes for large scale data analyses, model development, model validation, and model implementation. 

• Design and construct analysis tools that extract, and analyze data and store analytical results in an appropriate format for business needs. Conduct exploratory data analysis from complex data sources and build key data sets to support SMI's mission.

• Evaluate and design experiments to monitor key metrics and identify improvement opportunities. Develop mathematical and statistical models to distinguish relevant content or events and recognize patterns. Participate in presentations and communicate results of analysis and findings.

• Evaluate and utilize appropriate BI/data visualization tools available in the toolkit to streamline insights deployment. 

• Stay up-to-date to most current evolvement in the Analytics and Data Science arena, with focus on personal development applied towards on the job experiences. Support SMI's data science governace maturity, by contributing to development of analytics governance, best practices, and methodologies.

• Actively assist and collaborate with others in the department in the continuous learning and knowledge sharing process across the Analytics & Science continuum

• Tracking general business activity and providing clear, compelling management reporting on a regular basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Required Education: Graduate level education

• Other Requirements: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Informatics, Econometrics, Engineering, Experimental Science, or equivalent experience

• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge

  • +2 years of experience in data science roles, involving data extraction, analysis, statistical modeling, and communication. Leverage of G Suite with solid storytelling skills.

  • Knowledge of SQL and RDBMS; working experience with at least one query language and data visualization tools. Proficiency in at least one statistical software package such as R, Python, Stata, Matlab, etc. Prior experience leveraging cloud computing and knowledge of Alteryx preferred.

  • Strong attention to detail. Strong project management skills 

  • Past and current experience writing and speaking about complex technical concepts to broad audiences in a simplified format. Track record of diving into data to discover hidden patterns. 

• Skills & Abilities

  • 2+ years of experience in data science capabilities including data mining, predictive modeling, machine learning, statistical modeling, large scale data acquisition, transformation, and structured and unstructured data analysis.

  • Experience with database technologies, query language, as well as fluency in managing and analyzing large data sets of data with advanced tools, such as R and Python etc.

  • Ability to handle large amounts of data, identify key information and provide insightful recommendations to all levels within the organization

  • Ability to communicate well, form strong partnerships and powerfully convey their recommendations in order to gain action on their insights.

  • Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency to be able to work both independently and in team settings in a fast-paced environment; capability to manage urgency timelines

  • Excellent communication, service orientation and strong relationship building skills.

FORMAL POLICY SETTING

Provides input to the next highest level

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Walking

  • Less than ½ Day

• Standing

  • Less than ½ Day

• Lifting

  • Up to 25 lbs

• Travel

  • 0-25%

• Work Environment

  • This is an office role (that can generally be done remotely) that is primarily taken on during standard working hours with occasional support needs outside of that window (both evenings and weekend).

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.