Data Science Analyst

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com.

At CIRCANA, we deliver growth to clients based on big data—our predictive analytics and forward-thinking insights help CPG, OTC, health care, retailers, and media companies remain relentlessly relevant, capture marketing share, connect with consumers, and deliver market-leading growth. The convergence of our proprietary, on-demand cloud-based technology and our client-focused colleagues leads to a seismic shift in drivers of success in all industries.

For CIRCANA colleagues, we focus on the moments that matter. From meaningful work and impact to continuous improvement we challenge ourselves to grow both professionally and personally. You’ll feel a true sense of connection and purpose in your work and will craft the direction of your career in a highly personalized way. No matter the department you join, you’ll find yourself constantly growing and developing the skills of the future to deliver client growth. We believe in the undeniable strength that diverse people, culture, thought, and skill brings to our business, our clients, our people, and our communities. We are committed to nurturing a dynamic culture that embraces and celebrates growth, feedback, recognition, flexibility, belonging, and wellbeing for all.

The Group:

This position is part of Data Science Research within CPG Americas. Data Science Research is responsible for researching, developing, and maintaining the statistical algorithms/ methodologies that fuel Circana’s core OmniMarket deliverables. This particular position is part of a team within U.S. Data Science whose principal focus is expanding Circana’s eCommerce solution suite.

Reporting Relationship:

The Data Scientist will report to a Director as part of a team of individual contributors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop processes to extract data across a multitude of platforms.
• Use Hive, R, SQL, Python to write, validate and maintain code to support research and data analyses.
• Define and lead customized research projects to develop and enhance IRI methodologies and algorithms
• Maintain codebase for newly developed systems.
• Document processes and procedures
• Independently investigate and resolve production and client data issues
• Provide accurate and timely data analysis and methodology support focused on internal and external client requests
• Present research findings to internal clients.

Job Requirements:

• S. in Data Science, Applied Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science, or a related field
• Extensive knowledge of Hive, R, SQL and Python.

• Basic knowledge of Unix shell scripting and Git.
• Well-rounded statistical knowledge including:
• Sampling/Re-Sampling Methodology
• Statistical Modeling and Forecasting
• Data Mining, Data Integration and Data Fusion
• Knowledge of reporting and visualization through R’s shiny package
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised machine-learning techniques including bagging, K-means clustering, random forests.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Positive, team player with the ability to problem-solve independently

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $61,000.00 to $90,000.00.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through the Careers website link and/or Intranet site for internal candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)