Data Scientist

POSITION PURPOSE
The Data Scientists position within DGSHAPE will be responsible for helping us to utilize existing datasets that have been gathered from multiple sources into actionable items.  Data pulled from milling machines, customer information, surveys and service data will be utilized to create recommendations on how to start predictive service offerings.   Statistical models will be generated to aid in coming to insights within many aspects of the DGSHAPE business.  Additionally, we want to explore the uses of Generative AI in aiding us to gain insights in our business dealings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
• Driving Business Impact:
o You will create meaningful presentations and analyses that tell a “story” focused on insights, not just data
o Synthesize methodology and data into actionable business strategy, and communicate findings to product, engineering, and management teams.
• Use statistical and econometric techniques on large datasets to:
o Measure results and show key trends
o Identify causal impact and attribution
o Analyze experiments
o Model and predict future performance of users or products

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
• Timely and accurate models developed to specifications for specific projects
• Accuracy of data models and analysis reporting
• Communication of insights to relevant parties
• Documentation on data and analysis systems

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
• Work experience involving quantitative data analysis to solve problems
• Degree in progress for Applied Math, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or other quantitative field
• Experience with SQL and other programming languages (Python)
• Experience with Power BI preferable
• Experience with statistical software (R/Stat/SAS/Matlab)
• Expert with Excel and Powerpoint

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
• Must be familiar with current version of Microsoft SQL (general database knowledge/experience), Application development experience in an Microsoft environment, Data Modeling/Relational Database Design 
• Experience with any business intelligence applications 
• Strong team working skills, an analytical nature, life-long learning and excellent written and oral communications skills are requirements for this position 
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems with new release software, and research possible solutions using the internet and other available resources 
• Experience with data analysis and data modeling; data warehouse experience a plus 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Experience creating models and forecasts with medium to large datasets
• Analysis work to glean insights from data and making recommendations based on those insights.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to completion on deadline
• Ability to prioritize work according to urgency and importance
• Ability to interface with stake holders of various projects as well as IS team members
• Strong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

SALARY: 

$55,000 - $68,000 annually 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION 

TALKING:  

Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, quickly. 

AVERAGE HEARING  

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. 

REPETITIVE MOTIONS 

Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. 

AVERAGE VISUAL ABILITIES 

Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery. 

PHYSICAL STRENGTH 

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time.  Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.  (Almost all office jobs.) 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

NONE 

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.  (Such as in a typical office.) 

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION 

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. 

Able to interpret a variety of technical instructions and can deal with multiple variables. 

MATHEMATICS ABILITY 

Ability to compute discount, interest, profit, and loss; commission markup and selling price; ratio and proportion and percentage. 

Able to perform very simple algebra. 

LANGUAGE ABILITY 

Ability to read periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias.   

Ability to prepare business letters, proposals, summaries, and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. 

Ability to conduct training, communicate at panel discussions and to make professional presentations. 

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS 

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected.  They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions.  Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.   

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.  Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded.  Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions.  In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.   

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. 

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.