Analyst, Data Science

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position plays a key role in our efforts by providing data and decision support to the organization by performs statistical modeling and analysis to develop metrics, reports and visualizations of trends and patterns. Works with the organization and business end-users to understand data and analysis needs. Partner with development and data management roles to identify and capture data required from internal and external sources.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the gathering, analysis, and interpretation of data. Develop, Implement and enhance high impact business process improvement projects. Provide information and recommendations to leadership on both regular and ad-hoc basis. Prepares regular reports sent to management. 
• Ensures that our information systems and resources are optimally aligned to support our business objectives.
• Uses data visualization programs, tools and techniques to generate dashboards, reports and presentations that aid in data storytelling, understanding and interpretation of trends and patterns of business importance.
• Creates and maintains statistical models for ongoing and ad hoc review and analysis of data.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Finance, Statistics or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience as a data analyst, with working data manipulation and interpretation skills.
• Possess a high level of business acumen in order to work with business owners and deliver analysis that leads to business actions.
• Deep skills in analytics tools.
• Knowledge of a scripting language like Python or Ruby.
• Knowledge and direct experience using business intelligence reporting tools such as PowerBI and Tableau.
• Excel programming/macro writing skills and VBA.
• Solid understanding of relational database concepts, experience working with databases, database management tools and SQL.
• Experience with graph databases and query languages.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience with Agile software development.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Experience with Excel, VBA, Macros, SQL, and Graph Databases.
• Experienced with Python, R, etc.
• The best candidate will also have experience with Natural Language Processing and exposure to working with systems in the Artificial Intelligence space.
• Technical capabilities with Cloud Services and Micro Services Patterns, API Management, Azure and AWS Services.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and collaboration abilities in addition to technical depth.
• Comfortable delivering within an agile program.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit, and stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, operate a pc, communicate, listen, and assess information. The employee may move about the office complex, may travel to other office locations and may lift, push, pull or move 10-15 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to walk to the dock, ascend and descend the vessel. This position may regularly travel domestically or internationally. Visual requirement include distant, close and color vision, and ability to adjust focus

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The environment includes work inside/outside the office, travel to other offices, possibly travel domestic and international, and work in shipboard functions. A high noise level is possible if visiting shipboard or offsite locations