Job Post - Analyst Data Scientist : United Airlines

Analyst Data Scientist : United Airlines

Company Location :Gurgaon, IN

Role Overview

The team is currently looking for an experienced data scientist who has a passion for data and analytics with the willingness to dig deep into details as well as the ability to assess the big picture. In-depth understanding of modeling techniques and the ability to perform in a team as well as an individual is paramount to success in this role. High-level responsibilities of the role include:

Responsibilities

Execute solutions to business problems using data analysis, data mining, optimization tools, statistical modeling and machine learning techniques
Continuously develop and demonstrate improved analytics methodologies
You will have strong modelling skills and are comfortable owning data and working from concept through to execution
Understand a business problem and the available data and identify what analytics and modeling techniques can be applied to answer a business question
This position is offered on local terms and conditions within United’s wholly owned subsidiary United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

Education

Bachelor's degree required
Master's Degree in a quantitative field like Math, Statistics, Operations Research and/or MBA preferred

Knowledge/Skills

Understanding of how and when to apply predictive and machine learning techniques like logistic regression, random forest, GBM, Neural Nets, SVM etc is required
Strong knowledge of either R or Python
Be proficient in using database querying tools and able to write complex queries and procedures using Teradata SQL and/or Microsoft TSQL
Proven comfort and an intellectual curiosity for working with very large sets of data, and hands-on knowledge in predictive modeling
Be experienced in manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high dimensionality data from various sources to highlight patterns and relationships
Hands on experience in using Big Data ecosystems like Hadoop/Spark will be a plus
Be able to communicate complex quantitative analysis and algorithms in a clear, precise and actionable manner
Exhibit written and spoken English fluency

Experience

At least 2+ years of experience in statistical modeling and/or machine learning required

Other

About 4-6 weeks of travel to US in a year required
Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Equal Opportunity Employer -Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
Seniority Level:Associate

Industry:Airlines/Aviation
Employment Type:Full-time

Job Functions:Information Technology

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