Analytics Strategist – CXD
| Company | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA, USA, Malvern, PA, USA, Charlotte, NC, USA, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, Grand Prairie, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of related work experience in advanced analytics and data science.
- Undergraduate degree in an analytic/quantitative field such as: Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related analytical field of study or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Extraordinary analytical skills, coupled with the ability to form hypotheses and draw meaningful insights from disparate data sources.
- Expert level skills in the following suite of data analysis tools: Data Extraction languages such as SQL. Proficiency with relational databases or Big Data platforms, Data Analysis packages (Python, R, SAS etc.) and Data Visualization packages (Tableau, etc.).
- Significant experience with advanced statistical and machine-learning methods such as: regression models, propensity models, segmentation, optimization, experimental test design, time series analysis, cohort analysis, Bayesian methods, decision trees, text analysis.
Responsibilities
- Engages with internal partners to understand business strategy, questions and goals. Brings structure to business requests, translates requirements into an analytical project approach, and leads complex projects through completion. Delegates tasks and provides tactical and strategic guidance to peers. Serves as the analytics expert on cross-functional teams for enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
- Acquires and compiles structured and unstructured data and verifies its quality, accuracy and reasonableness. Leads the development of data quality standards, and the tools and methods used to measure and improve data quality.
- Performs analyses of data from multiple sources to surface trends and insights using advanced analytical methods and machine learning. Validates analytical techniques employed by other analysts.
- Prepares and delivers expert level visualizations and internal presentations that translate analytic insights into tangible, actionable solutions for senior leader stakeholders to implement.
- Develops, owns and manages recurring analytic or reporting processes. Demonstrates expertise in data visualization and mentors analysts on data visualization best practices.
- Develops the analytics community at Vanguard by mentoring, coaching and connecting others with resources and training. Stays abreast of emerging trends and external best practices. Participates and presents during scheduled analytics seminars.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Business-oriented Technical Expertise: Deep experience using analytics and data science methods to solve business.
- Curiosity and Learning: Voracious reader of internal and external sources, taking inspiration from other industries.
- Storytelling and Influence: Strong storytelling skills and the ability to influence others.
- Autonomy: Capable of working independently and autonomously.
- Strategic and Executive Skills: Ability to define and influence at every level (above, below, peer) and have an executive presence.
- Collaborative Experience: Experience working collaboratively with different functions – Data (Data Engineering, Data Science, Business Intelligence) as well as Non-Data (Product, UX, Dev). Skilled in navigating a highly matrixed and cross-functional environment, humble yet proactive and committed leadership approach.
- Comfort with Ambiguity: Ability to create clarity by partnering with different functions in ambiguous and challenging situations.
- Soft Skills: Executive-level written and verbal communication skills.