The Walt Disney Company · 10 hours ago
Decision Scientist - Course Developer/Instructor
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a Decision Scientist - Course Developer/Instructor to join their Decision Science and Integration team. This role involves designing and teaching data science courses, as well as developing innovative decision science solutions to support critical projects for internal clients.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver applied data science courses covering topics such as probability and uncertainty, mathematical optimization, coding for automation and data analytics, machine learning, and data visualization
Support learning across the enterprise through 'office hour'-style consultations that help business professionals apply methods and ideas from our courses in their day-to-day work
Drive value through analytics – Research, develop, and implement decision science frameworks as a consultant to business units across The Walt Disney Company
Pursue innovation – Conduct research on analytical techniques and translate that research into practical solutions for users and clients
Tell the story – Present science results to business partners and clients
Support a global and enterprise-wide mission – Identify and apply best practices in the field of advanced analytics for multiple lines of business
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1 year of related work experience
Ability to teach concepts on technical subject matter to non-experts in a clear and memorable way
Ability to craft technical slides, animations, and scripts to be used in teaching live or remote audiences
Excellent written and spoken English
Proficient at writing code in at least one programming language like R, Python, Julia, or other programming language
Competence in at least one quantitative field, as indicated by the completion of advanced coursework and original research. Fields include, but are not limited to: Statistics (two Or More Topics), Optimization (at Least One Topic), Econometrics/Economics (two Or More Topics), Machine Learning (two Or More Topics)
Master's degree in advanced Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
Preferred
Experience using advanced analytics to shape high‑impact strategic or enterprise‑level decisions, ideally in complex or fast‑moving business environments
Expertise in decision theory, system dynamics, industrial organization, or other approaches for understanding and influencing decisions in complex systems
Ability to translate sophisticated analytical methods into clear, actionable insights for leaders and non‑technical partners
Experience developing data science training for business professionals
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
Nick Lewerke
SVP/Head of Content Planning & Analysis, Disney Streaming
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