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POSITION SUMMARY: The Data Scientist II drives internal data analytics projects. Projects will vary from short explorations of our data to longer-term implementations of advanced predictive and machine learning models. The Data Scientist II constantly explores our existing data while seeking out new data to consume. They apply analytical and data science methods to real world datasets to solve ongoing business problems. The Data Scientist II effectively communicates both technical and analytical concepts across all levels of the organization, and they influence the roadmap and decision-making through presentation of data-based recommendations.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches and resolves data inquiries and requests.
• Provides insights and serves as a subject matter expert for department data.
• Documents requirements for data science and reporting projects.
• Supports the development of standard data analyses, reports, and dashboards.
• Collaborates with other teams to gather data and build relationships.
• Performs time-series analyses, hypothesis testing, and causal analyses to statistically assess relative impact and extract trends across all relevant functional areas.
• Transforms data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Designs experiments and interprets the results to draw detailed and actionable conclusions.
• Builds statistical models to enhance understanding of trends and predicts future performance.
• Finds new opportunities and novel applications for our core internal data.
• Translates and champions our Machine Learning capabilities for non-technical audiences.
• Participates in end-to-end data science project lifecycle – data mining and exploration, model development and evaluation, solution deployment in production, measurement and tracking.
• Designs, validates and evaluates solutions using R, Python, SQL and other programming tools.
• Creates presentations for senior leaders, which are often used to build board level presentations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with programming in Python or R in data science and/or statistical analytics settings.
• Proficiency with relational databases and the ability to write SQL queries.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerBI. Knowledge of cloud computing environments (e.g. AWS).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree preferred.
• 3 years of demonstrated experience working with large databases to perform complex analysis.
• 3 years of demonstrated experience with statistics and multivariate analytical techniques including multivariate regression, logistic regression, cluster analysis, design of experiments, machine learning, and decision trees.
• Demonstrated experience building and deploying machine learning/AI models in a cloud computing environment (e.g. AWS).
• Experience with common commercial analytics topics (e.g. pricing optimization, customer segmentation, customer churn/lifetime value, etc.) or operational analytics topics (e.g. logistics analytics, route optimization, maintenance optimization, etc.).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in an analytical field (Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, Engineering).
• 3 years of experience with advanced programming in Python or R and SQL, conducting complex statistical analysis and building machine learning algorithms with large databases in cloud computing environments.

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:

• For consideration, if outside of the Metro Phoenix Area, candidates must indicate "open to relocation" on the resume.
• Hybrid role: 4 days in office with 1 day remote.
• Experience must reflect pricing optimization and churn predictions.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits:

• Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

STRATEGY: Republic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

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