Data Scientist II

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Joining Republic isn't just about taking on a new job, it's about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.

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• We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
• We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
• We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.
• We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
• We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Data Scientist II drives internal data analytics projects. Projects will vary from short explorations of our data to longer-term implementations of advanced predictive and machine learning models. The Data Scientist II constantly explores our existing data while seeking out new data to consume. They apply analytical and data science methods to real world datasets to solve ongoing business problems. The Data Scientist II effectively communicates both technical and analytical concepts across all levels of the organization, and they influence the roadmap and decision-making through presentation of data-based recommendations.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches and resolves data inquiries and requests
• Provides insights and serves as a subject matter expert for department data.
• Documents requirements for data science and reporting projects.
• Supports the development of standard data analyses, reports, and dashboards.
• Collaborates with other teams to gather data and build relationships
• Performs time-series analyses, hypothesis testing, and causal analyses to statistically assess relative impact and extract trends across all relevant functional areas
• Transforms data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Designs experiments and interprets the results to draw detailed and actionable conclusions.
• Builds statistical models to enhance understanding of trends and predicts future performance.
• Finds new opportunities and novel applications for our core internal data.
• Translates and champions our Machine Learning capabilities for non-technical audiences.
• Participates in end-to-end data science project lifecycle - data mining and exploration, model development and evaluation, solution deployment in production, measurement and tracking.
• Designs, validates and evaluates solutions using R, Python, SQL and other programming tools.
• Creates presentations for senior leaders, which are often used to build board level presentations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience extracting data using SQL.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in an analytical field (Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering)
• 2 years of demonstrated knowledge of statistics and multivariate analytical techniques including multivariate regression, logistic regression, cluster analysis, design of experiments, machine learning, decision trees. Demonstrated knowledge in working with large databases to perform complex analysis
• 2 years of demonstrated proficiency with quantitative tools including MS SQL, SAS, R, Python or similar statistical software.

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability.• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).• Employee discount programs.• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.