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Breakthrough · 5 days ago

Senior Data Scientist

Green Bay, Wisconsin Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Breakthrough is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Data Scientist to join their dynamic Data Intelligence Organization. The role involves leveraging analytical tools to solve complex business problems, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to innovative solutions within the Data Science team.

Software

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

The expectation is that this individual will join the team being

Expertly skilled in the following:

Understanding of core processes: data collection, cleansing, data models, data modeling and data visualization

Understanding of the businesses for which Breakthrough provides solutions and products and how those solutions and products operate

While maintaining company coding standards, demonstrate the ability to build solutions, solve problems and develop in the coding languages used at Breakthrough (SQL, R, Python)

Proficient in executing of the following:

Advanced statistical modeling techniques (ML/AI)

Data engineering concepts

Optimization model methodologies

Forecasting model development and management

Ability to deploy developed models into a production system

This individual will be considered a mentor to junior members of the Data Science Team contributing to their professional growth

The Data Science Team is one of the teams at the forefront of innovation at Breakthrough. This individual will be expected to be a leader in the ideation that occurs within the team

This individual will be involved in leading white boarding sessions with other Data Science team members and team members outside of the Data Science Team. They will be expected to generate new ideas, foster discussion and be a leader in the innovation process

This individual will build innovative solutions such as simulations and proof-of-concepts that will be utilized for making key decisions by the business

This individual will also take part in the direction of junior team members in the development of innovative solutions

This individual will be expected to pay attention to industry trends and model development potential use cases to leverage new ideas at Breakthrough

Building data sets that they will use to estimate statistical and analytical models to solve complex analytical problems like forecasting and optimizations

Building data visualizations that communicate the results of the project to internal stakeholders

Communicating and presenting outcomes to internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership

Writing documentation that outlines the work done and reviewing more junior members’ documentation

Using code repositories for version control of models built

This individual will be leading, assigning and managing the execution of projects and will not be a key contributor in all projects. This will involve:

Talking with project owners from outside the Data Intelligence Organization

Presenting outcomes to leadership

This individual will need to have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and establish credibility with stakeholders at all levels including senior leadership

Working with all team members and lead in the improvement of development processes

Embrace mentorship of junior team members and develop and execute training programs

Qualification

Data modelingStatistical modelingModel deploymentPythonSQLData visualizationRDBTVertexAirflowBigQueryProblem-solvingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field involving problem solving and critical thinking, or equivalent work experience

5+ years working in data science-specific roles, with demonstrated experience working in roles that require proficiency with data modeling, statistical modeling, model deployment, data management and SQL-based development

Expert ability to develop effective data visualizations that are used by upper management in decision-making situations

Expertise in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, specifically Python, SQL, R, and orchestrators (DBT, Vertex, Airflow etc.). BigQuery experience a plus

Proficient understanding of database concepts and data modeling principles

Demonstrated high-level business acumen with a supply chain/transportation background being preferred

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex analytical and data-related challenges

Advanced analytical skills with an emphasis on attention to detail and being able to look at a problem from multiple angles and perspectives

Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Company

Breakthrough

We empower shippers with data, technology, and market knowledge to reduce cost, create fair partnerships, and improve transportation network efficiency and sustainability.

Founded in 2004

Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA

51-200 employees