Manager, Data Scientist

Overview:

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a Fortune 200 company where your analytics expertise will influence our organizations and help craft our future? Do you thrive on transforming data into insights? If so, we want to speak with you!

We are actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager, Data Scientist to join our Consumer & Retail Optimization Team within the Advanced Analytics department. The position is based out of Richmond, VA, and we are open to remote work arrangements.

As a Manager, Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging big data to design, develop, and implement innovative analytical solutions that quantifiably measure and predict consumer behaviors and business outcomes. If you are passionate about data science, possess a strong analytical mindset, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

What you'll be doing:

• Cloud-Based Big Data Processing: Utilize advanced big data cloud computing resources to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge analytical and modeling solutions to quantify consumer behaviors and predict business outcomes.

• Data Extraction and Transformation: Design, develop, and tailor data pipelines from multiple sources and domains, including digital marketing, retail point-of-sale, shipments, financial, economic, and geospatial data, to evaluate a variety of brand engagement metrics and purchasing trends.

• Advanced Analytical Methods: Lead the design, development, and utilization of a combination of advanced analytical methods, including propensity scoring, segmentation/clustering, journey/stage sequencing, regression, and optimization.

• Model Deployment and Maintenance: Work with data engineering and data architecture teams to productionize and deploy automated analytical model solutions, providing ongoing support for their tracking and maintenance to ensure their continued effectiveness in real-world applications.

• Communication and Collaboration: Synthesize, translate, and effectively communicate model outputs, findings, and insights to inform cross-functional teams and influence business leaders. Collaborate closely with other data scientists, analysts, brand marketing, and data engineering teams to define, scope, and deliver data-driven products and solutions. Some direct resource and/or people management responsibilities maybe included.

What We Want You to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Decision Science, Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field. Master’s or other graduate-level degree is a plus.

• 5- 7+ years of progressively responsible work experience with data and analytics. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience(s) is an advantage.

• Proficiency in conducting complex data manipulation, model analyses, and synthesis of results independently.

• Demonstrated expertise in SQL and Python programming languages; familiarity with Apache Spark & Databricks is preferred.

• Strong understanding of machine learning, statistical, and econometric principles, with practical knowledge of when, how, and why to apply advanced analyses.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to convey abstract technical concepts to non-technical audiences effectively.

• Sense of urgency to deliver results, coupled with genuine curiosity to explore, learn, and experiment.

• Confidence and courage to engage in discussions and debates across all levels of the organization.

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business priorities, we offer excellent compensation packages that include a compelling base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, and participation in our incentive compensation and deferred profit-sharing programs.

Sponsorship:

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Total Rewards:

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $(phone number removed) - $(phone number removed) / annually.

We deliver a market-competitive, equitable pay with a Total Reward program that includes:

Annual performance incentive based on individual and company performance

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your loved ones

Flexible Work Environment to include vacation and generous holidays

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K) with matching contributions on day 1, including a yearly company contribution

Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

Employee Recognition Awards

Student Loan Assistance

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Company Overview:

Altria is a Fortune 200 company that has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. We are Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokersaway from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices.

At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and ourshareholders.

Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, on!, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group. Learn more about Altria’s products and operating companies by visiting (url removed) .

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