The Home Depot is a home improvement retailer seeking an Associate Data Scientist to support data science initiatives that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and customer experience. The role develops algorithms and models, analyzes large datasets, communicates insights and recommendations, and builds expertise in areas such as optimization, computer vision, recommendation, search, or NLP.
70% Solution Development - Design and develop algorithms and models to use against large datasets to create business insights; Supports data science projects by conducting effective analysis to solve business problems; Executes tasks with high levels of efficiency and quality; Consults with Data Scientist or Sr. Data Scientist on appropriate selection, utilization and interpretation of advanced analytical methodologies; Learn about the assigned business areas to provide better solutions by incorporating business-specific knowledge
20% Communicating Results - Effectively communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audience; Support preparation of reports, updates and/or presentations related to progress made on a project or solution; Highlights potential impacts of recommendations to drive alignment and appropriate implementation
10% Technical Learning - Keep up to date on industry trends, best practices and emerging methodologies; Continually develop skills and expertise in data analytics concepts and methodologies; Identify opportunities to apply learnings
This position reports to manager or above
This position has 0 direct reports
No travel required
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable
Must be eighteen years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
Qualification
Required
Must be eighteen years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job
0 years of work experience
None leadership experience
None certifications
Preferred
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
Benefits
The Home Depot is a retailer of hardware, consumer goods, and DIY supplies both online and offline while providing home delivery services.
