Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Weber Shandwick is seeking a talented Data Scientist to join our team in Washington, DC.  You will be joining a team of business strategists, data analysts, data scientists and data engineers to build innovative data solutions.

The Data Scientist will design, build, test, and implement data solutions that support clients’ Enterprise Analytics teams as well as Weber Shandwick’s internal strategy, creative and media planning teams. The role will work closely with strategists and data engineers to ensure the advanced analytics deliverables and modeling solutions meet business demands.

• Creative out-of-the-box thinker who will drive innovation.
• Effective communicator who can present results and craft a compelling insights narrative to non-technical executive audiences
• Work with strategists and client leads to obtain a greater understanding of the needs of the business and the types of solutions that supports business goals.
• Design and build innovative analytics solutions, utilizing statistical and machine learning algorithms (multivariate regression, factor analysis, cluster analysis, time series analysis, survival analysis, Markov chain, NLP, network graph analytics).

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, or social sciences with emphasis on statistics and research methods (or related disciplines) preferred.
• Creative-minded individual, enjoys open-ended problems and challenging the status quo
• 3+ years of experience in a Data Science role
• Proficiency coding in Python, R or equivalent
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• RRSP (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money - $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• MyDays – Flexible time off
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave Policy

Washington DC Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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