Data Scientist II - eComm Relevance (REMOTE)

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe sports can change lives. Founded in 1948, DICK’S Sporting Goods first started as a bait-and-tackle shop in Binghamton, NY and has since rapidly expanded into a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 850 locations representing our multiple brands: DICK’S, House of Sport, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, Going Going Gone, and more. Over the years, it’s been our relentless focus on inspiring, supporting and equipping athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their dreams that has allowed us to become the $13B company we are today.

Our company is looking to invest in our future as we embark on a journey from being the best sports retailer in the world to becoming the best sports company in the world. We aim to build the ultimate athlete data set that will power our tools and platforms for the most personalized athlete experiences. Join us as we transform our technology, data and analytics to build next-gen tools and platforms for our athletes and teammates. If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports company, apply today!

OVERVIEW:

Build machine learning models that will enable DSG to improve products, solutions and business outcomes. Study product and process-related data, may also be involved in studying environmental conditions, competitor behavior, or other data sources. Leverage some advanced knowledge of tools and methods including statistics, artificial intelligence and machine learning; knowledge of coding practices including source control. Begins to translate business questions into data science solutions with some supervision. Learn to manage own projects and communicate effectively with business and technical stakeholders. Learns to deploy work automations in a technical manner.

• Data-driven Product and Service Improvement: Research data from digital product/service performance, customer behavior, and market trends to identify opportunities for product/service improvement

• Advanced and Predictive Analytics: Employ machine learning techniques and perform advanced and predictive analyses and perform model assessments, validation, and enhancement activities, using predictive analytics' software tools and functionalities

• Advanced Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct advanced research using primary data sources and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends

• Data Exploration: Conduct research and select relevant information to enable analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources, statistical analysis, and modeling techniques

• Data and Analytics Strategy: Make recommendations to improve data and analytics systems and platforms, contributing to the continuous improvement and refinement of data and analytics strategy

• Performance Improvement through Business Intelligence: Create basic machine learning algorithms and support creation of more complex algorithms that identify patterns in structured data. Support the collection of data in accordance with model standards

• Data Architecture: Consult and educate stakeholders on methods for streamlining and standardizing data recording to ensure quality and accuracy.

• Functional/Technical Requirements: Support collection of functional requirements using document analysis and workflow analysis to express requirements clearly and succinctly

• Machine Learning Operations: Use source control systems and write prod supportable code. Learn to deploy machine learning models within a machine learning platform. Research machine learning libraries, models, algorithms, and train/retrain systems. Support model experiments and testing.

• Horizon Scanning: Explore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.

• Ongoing Learning and Development: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent level preferred

• General Experience: Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (13 months to 3 years)

Targeted Pay Range: $76,500 - $124,600. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as: incentive, equity and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay.DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.