Data Scientist

Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a Fortune 200 company where your analytics expertise will influence our dynamic sales and marketing organizations and help craft our future? Do you thrive on transforming data into insights? If so, we want to speak with you!

We are currently recruiting for a Data Scientist to join Altria Advanced Analytics department in Richmond, VA, or we are open to remote work arrangements.

What you'll be doing: • Utilize various data sources to conduct descriptive and diagnostic analyses to derive insights and inform business decisions • Leverage big data cloud computing resources to design, test, and implement innovative analytical solutions that measure, predict, and influence business outcomes • Integrate a variety of data sources (e.g., retail point-of-sale, shipments, financial, consumer, geospatial) to proactively evaluate and identify consumer marketing business opportunities • Lead the application of advanced analytical methods, including machine learning and statistical techniques, to develop consumer-centric insights • Synthesize and effectively communicate analyses to business leaders, enabling data-driven decision making • Collaborate with brand marketing and data engineering teams to define, scope, and deliver data-driven solutions aligned with multiple priorities • Support the productionalization and deployment of analytical model solutions while ensuring their ongoing tracking, maintenance, and efficacy

What we want you to have: • Bachelor's degree in Decision Science, Advanced Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field • Relevant post graduate study or 1- 2+ years of progressively responsible work experience; CPG experience preferred but not required • Ability to independently conduct complex data manipulation, model analyses, and synthesize results • Firm grasp of basic statistical/economic principles and a general understanding of advanced analysis techniques • Demonstrated knowledge of SQL and Python programming languages; familiarity with Apache Spark & Databricks preferred • Knowledge of machine learning or causal inference techniques and their practical applications • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences • Curiosity, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency in exploring data and solving business challenges • Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business priorities, we offer excellent relocation compensation packages that include a compelling base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, and participation in our incentive compensation and deferred profit-sharing programs.

Sponsorship

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Company Overview

Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our tobacco companies - which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades - include some of the most enduring names in American business. In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild cigars. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen and Skoal, and Helix Innovations, the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches. Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture with JT Group, Horizon Innovations, for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products. Through a separate agreement with Philip Morris International, we have the exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS* Tobacco Heating System® and Marlboro HeatSticks® through April 2024. Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world's largest brewer and Cronos Group, a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn