Data Scientist - Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Optimization Department Location: The Woodlands, Texas Travel: Minimal Department: Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Optimization Reports to: Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Optimization About Waste Connections: Waste Connections is a leading provider of waste management services across North America, committed to operational excellence and sustainable solutions. We're seeking a talented Data Scientist to join our Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Optimization Department and drive data-driven insights that enhance efficiency and performance across our organization. Job Summary: We're looking for an intelligent, proactive, and results-driven Data Scientist to join our team. In this role, you'll work closely with the Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Optimization Department and partner directly with IT to transform raw data into actionable strategies. With minimal travel required, you'll focus on leveraging advanced analytics to optimize processes, improve decision-making, and deliver measurable value. If you're a go-getter with a passion for solving complex problems using cutting-edge tools, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities:
- Data Analysis & Insights
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for performance improvement.
- Provide actionable recommendations to optimize operational and financial performance.
- Model Development & Deployment
- Develop and deploy predictive models and machine learning algorithms to support business objectives.
- Leverage advanced analytics platforms, such as Databricks, for scalable data processing.
- Data Integration
- Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions into existing systems and workflows.
- Reporting & Visualization
- Design and maintain dashboards and reporting insights to stakeholders.
- Data/AI strategy & roadmap
- Identify and develop future AI use cases across the organization, driving innovation and helping shape the company's long-term Data Science and AI strategy
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually enhance our data capabilities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 3-4 years of relevant industry work experience in Data Science
- Significant relevant experience building and deploying Data Science solutions. Relevant topics include customer segmentation/clustering, pricing, optimization, and experimentation.
- Deep technical and data science expertise, with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Analytical methods: statistical modeling (e.g., linear regression, GLMs, time series), supervised machine learning (e.g., random forests), design of experiments, segmentation/clustering methods, mixed-integer linear optimization
- Analytics tools: Data wrangling (e.g. SQL), Versioning (e.g. Git), Data Modeling (e.g. python), Data processing frameworks (e.g. Spark/PySpark), Data visualization (e.g. Tableau)
- Data management environments: Analytics platforms (e.g. Databricks), data pipeline development (e.g. AWS Glue)
- Experience building in-production models, including associated scripting, error handling and documentation
- Proven ability to drive P&L impact through analytics
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-starter mindset.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with IT and other departments.
- Bonus: Familiarity with Pigment or similar business planning tools.
Why Join Us? At Waste Connections, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact with minimal travel, allowing you to focus on what you do best-turning data into solutions. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and the chance to grow with a leader in the industry. How to Apply: Ready to take the next step? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience with SQL, Python, and AWS Data Lake tools. Let us know why you're the intelligent go-getter we're looking for! Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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