Academy Sports + Outdoors is advancing its use of AI, Data Science, and Advanced Analytics to optimize business processes to improve customer experience online and in brick-and-mortar locations.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python/R for predictive analytics and BigQuery for data analysis
- Advanced skills in SQL, statistical methods, and techniques to address business needs
- Ability to process large datasets of structured and unstructured from various sources (e.g., Transactional, customer behavior data, qualitative/quantitative survey data, etc.)
- Ability to translate business requirements into data science projects and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders using an unbiased, data-driven approach
- Experience with ETL processes, data pipeline creation, and integration of diverse data sources
- Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and validate predictive models to support various business functions such as sales forecasting, customer segmentation, and propensity scoring models.
- Lead project lifecycles from problem conception to delivery, encompassing metric development, data manipulation, visualization, and analytical/model implementation
- Perform in-depth analyses of customer data to reveal insights and identify opportunities for enhancing the customer experience across all touchpoints (Online, App, In-store, Media, etc.. )
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders from marketing, omnichannel, pricing, merchandising, real estate, and executive teams to derive insights and formulate recommendations.
- Integrate and analyze data from various sources, including transactional, behavioral, and external data, to provide a comprehensive view of the customer journey.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior data scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
- Develop a thorough understanding of Academy’s policies, procedures, and safety rules
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems/Sciences, Business Analytics, Machine Learning, Information Technology Management, or relevant field of study required
- Master’s degree preferred
- 3+ years of experience in data science or related field, with a focus on predictive/prescriptive modeling, and statistical analysis required
- Regular attendance required
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
