Ford is a global company focused on shaping the future of mobility. They are seeking an Analytics Scientist to leverage data expertise and analytical skills to forecast electric vehicle demand and support strategic business decisions.
Forecast US Industry electric vehicle demand and develop pricing and demand assumptions for future Portfolio vehicles
Dimension sales volume expectations for FMC’s planned presence in key retail segments
Provide vehicle pricing perspective on newly planned Whitespace introductions including new powertrains utilizing and expanding upon current methodologies
Utilize advanced modeling and simulation techniques to generate modeling scenarios to support strategic business decisions, optimizing the performance of Ford Business Units
Apply attribution modeling, statistics, optimization, operation research and other advanced techniques to solve real-world business problems
Develop analytical methodologies and specify data requirements by translating business phenomena into appropriate mathematical/regression equations
Use ‘outside the box’ thinking and modeling to answer difficult questions in an environment with little information and resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in quantitative field i.e. Statistics / Data Analytics / Mathematics / Economics / Physics or related field or a combination of education and equivalent work experience
1 + years of work experience that includes statistical analysis, data visualization (ex: QlikSense, Tableau, Power BI), data modeling, or optimization. (Internship experience may be acceptable)
1+ years of experience using statistical software (R/Python, etc.), query languages or software, such as Big Query, SQL, Hadoop/Hive, Alteryx along with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and PowerPoint. (Internship experience may be acceptable)
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. in quantitative field such as Statistics, Economics, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field
Ability to work with the customer to determine the underlying business question / need
Be able to quickly convert a real business question into a solvable modeling problem, sort out relevant information, and judge the solution against business reality
Apply business acumen to the problem and solution vs. a solely data-based approach
Familiarity with Ford’s vehicles, attention to detail, time management, willingness to learn, ability to handle multiple projects at a time, excellent communication and data presentation skills
Automotive experience
The ability of carrying out independent technical work in close collaboration with business-partners
Ability to enable Ford to keep competitive advantage in terms of state-of-the-art business modeling and advanced analytical capabilities
Benefit
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
