As a Lead Data Scientist on the Restaurant Pricing and Performance Insights team, you will serve a split role between two sub-teams: Restaurant Pricing and Restaurant Performance Insights. We are looking for an individual with strong analytical and research skills, a strong understanding of statistics and statistical modeling, a basic understanding of modern machine learning and its mathematical underpinnings, and strong programming skills in SQL, R and/or Python. We are seeking a quick learner who is passionate about using analytics to derive clear, actionable insights from large datasets. This individual should be comfortable and competent working with partners to understand business problems, working through data challenges, and conveying clear and compelling insights.
In this role, you will help develop and implement the pricing strategy utilized in Chick-fil-A restaurants through leading technically complex role-specific project work. This technical work is the basis for all our pricing model development and refinement. In addition, you will use a limited set of advanced modeling approaches to optimize our understanding of Restaurant performance to describe trends and predict impacts to Chick-fil-A’s sales and profits. Lead Data Scientists in Restaurant Pricing & Performance Insights analyze data and apply statistical methods, algorithms, and infrastructure to complex projects, requiring expertise in statistical modeling, algorithm design and compute architecture. The Lead Data Scientist operates with significant autonomy on complex, cross-functional projects. This is a professional career track role.
Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.
ResponsibilitiesThe person who fills this role will be expected to do the following as a part of their regular work responsibilities:
Analyze data and apply or develop models, algorithms, and/or simulations to develop or enhance pricing strategiesPerform statistical analysis to establish causal relationships between drivers and outcomesAutomate current processes to increase efficiency and eliminate errorsDesign and implement analytic workflowsAct as an individual contributor on project engagements and be responsible for implementing data science best practices in their workDevelop and manage models, workflows, and/or code in support of their specific project workOwn and oversee the quality, documentation, and performance of models and code for all project workPerform ad-hoc analysis as necessary to support project work Minimum Qualifications 3-5 years’ experienceHas strong analytical and research skillsHas strong written and verbal communication skillsHas a strong understanding of statistics and statistical modelingHas a basic understanding of modern machine learning and its mathematical underpinningsHas strong programming skills in SQL, R and/or PythonHas the skill to partner with cross-functional teams using strong written and verbal communicationExhibits strong emotional intelligenceIs a fast learner and a proven problem solverHas a keen eye for system thinking and process design, especially with respect to scalability and automationDemonstrates strong attention to detail and rigorous data analysisHas a steadfast focus on creating impactful change Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in advanced analytics and/or data scienceMBA or Masters’ Degree in a quantitative field, like Business Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or other similar fieldsHas specific experience working with pricing in retail or hospitalityHas experience with price elasticity analysis and modelingHas some experience using the AWS big data technology stackHas some experience developing advanced statistical modelsHas some experience using Databricks Minimum Years of Experience 3 Travel Requirements 10% Required Level of Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Level of Education Master's Degree Major/Concentration Quantitative or Technical Degree Program Submit Resume ApplyApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Interested in this opportunity?
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