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Job Description:
Employer: DFS Services LLC
Job Title: Principal Data Science (multiple openings)
Job Location: Riverwoods, Illinois
Job Type: Full Time
Duties: Responsible for working closely with management to execute analytical initiatives. Responsible for providing thought leadership and strategic thinking to solve business problems by leveraging techniques such as segmentation, optimization, advanced analytics and machine learning. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.
Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Management Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics or related field and 6 years of experience in a Senior Data Science Analyst; Research Hourly; Assistant Systems Engineer or related occupation. Alternatively employer will accept a Master's degree in Analytics, Management Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics or related field and 4 years of experience in a Senior Data Science Analyst; Research Hourly; Assistant Systems Engineer related occupation.
Position required skills: Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or related occupation, Alternatively if applying with a Master's degree four (4) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation: executing projects using SLDC, Waterfall, and Agile delivery methodologies; querying databases and performing operations using programming languages; performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new projects and enhancements; utilizing MS suite, delivering projects efficiently and smoothly; working with network applications; utilizing GitHub version control and Unix scripting; and analyzing business requirements and converting the same to detailed technical requirements.
Position eligible for incentives under Employee Referral Program
Rate of Pay: The base pay for this position generally ranges between $131,498.00 to $173,100.00 Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position. We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com.
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: Please apply directly through our website by clicking on "Apply Now." No calls. Equal Opportunity Employer/disability/vet.
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All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-05-2023. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.