Home Depot Atlanta , GA 30301
Posted 2 months ago
Position Purpose:
The Associate Data Scientist is responsible for supporting data science initiatives that drive business profitability, increased efficiencies and improved customer experience. This role works closely with Data Scientists and/or Sr. Data Scientists in their team to develop solutions by applying advanced analytics methods and algorithms for identifying trends and providing business solutions. Based on the specific data science team, this role may need to develop skills in one or more data science specializations, such as optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP.
As an Associate Data Scientist, you will develop skills that effectively leverage data science methodologies to creatively solve business problems and provide strategic insights. This requires effective communication skills as well as continuous learning and development at both the technical and business level.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This position reports to manager or above
This position has 0 direct reports
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Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Math, Statistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience
3+ years of experience in business intelligence and analytics
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power Point
Experience in a modern scripting language (preferably Python)
Experience running queries against data (preferably with Google BigQuery or SQL)
Experience in predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis
Experience with data visualization software (preferably Tableau)
Experience utilizing statistical techniques to identify key insights that help solve business problems
Basic knowledge or exposure to Prescriptive Modeling like optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search or NLP
Basic knowledge or exposure to predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis
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Competencies:
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Business Insight: Applying knowledge of the business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most efficient and effective processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
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