Senior Data Scientist Data And Analytics Performance Operations

Cox Communications is looking for a Senior Data Scientist who will be a core member of the Analytics + Intelligence (A+I) team. This role will be responsible for developing key analytical solutions, with emphasis on design and implementation of curated data sources, both on premise and in the cloud. This is a hands-on role that will support key internal clients across multiple operational areas, including Engineering, Construction, Service Assurance and Field Operations. Our mission is to provide process improvements for the business while telling a consistent story with fully vetted and certified data products.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is a proven advanced analytics developer and knows their way around analytics algorithms, tools, and technologies. It all adds up to helping deliver world class analytic solutions to grateful customers.
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What You'll Do

• Understand business problems and partner with business areas to implement reusable and robust solutions.
• Identify, research, interpret, catalog, source, manipulate, and enrich Cox Communications' structured and unstructured data assets to facilitate effective analytics.
• Use foundational data science methodologies to identify relationships/drivers of key metrics to improve customer experience, network performance, proactive labor routing, quality of service or operating cost.
• Build and maintain ETL processes and functionalities for analytics solution needs.
• Develop frameworks and apply best practices to mature analytics solutions from proof of concept to prototype through production.
• Construct complex database queries and create engaging dashboards and visualizations that support data aggregation and reporting on actionable insights
• Manage and execute tasks to accomplish User Acceptance Testing and Business Validation to ensure high level of data availability and data quality
• Prepare documentation and visualizations.
• Partner with A+I leadership and engagement teams to present solutions and insights to business
• Help maintain and track project goals and roadmaps. Collaborate with software and data engineers to implement and deploy scalable solutions
• Keep up to date on new technologies, standards, and practices.
• Mentor junior and/or 3PL resources within the Data Science team

What's In It For You
At Cox, we reward your hard work with meaningful benefits.
First, we offer a competitive compensation package, 401(k) with a generous company match, comprehensive healthcare, life, and disability benefits, plus numerous other benefits, including adoption assistance, pet insurance, and discounts on travel and cars!
We value people more than technology. That means you'll work within a culture and with a team that values your experience, your contributions, and you - yes, you - as a person. We believe recognition is important, and Cox strives to celebrate those who help make us successful every day. We also encourage diversity and support inclusion; we want you to do you and feel comfortable doing so.
We also offer boundless opportunities for growth; you can sharpen your skills, learn a new talent, join a mentoring program, even earn an advanced degree. You'll find the potential for lateral or upward career growth within the Cox family businesses, including the innovative startups in transportation mobility, clean tech and more.
Who You Are
Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field. (i.e. Application Development, Reporting, Analytics, etc.) The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D.and up to 1 year of experience
• Strong communication and presentations skills. The ability to successfully comprehend and communicate advanced analytics concepts, business insights, and resulting implications to non-technical business partners, including Executives.
• Excellent data visualization skills: able to determine the appropriate visualization and create compelling stories with data
• Demonstrate organizational empathy while delivering results. Ability to build relationships quickly, collaborate and lead with courage will be a must.
• Strong programming skills and ability to utilize a variety of Data and analytic languages/tools. SQL is a must-have along with either Tableau or Power BI and some experience with Python or PySpark.
• Experience with operations or technology focused reporting
• Strong ability to interpret Data and develop actionable data-based visualizations to "tell the story"

Preferred

• Experience within telecommunications, cable industry, high tech, or consulting is a plus
• Understanding of Agile methodologies, experience in Scrum or Product Owner role, a plus
• Understanding of SDLC collaboration, including experience with tools such as GIT, a plus
• Practical experience building real-time applications in AWS

Join the Cox family of businesses and make your mark today!
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USD 96,100.00 - 160,100.00 per year
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today!
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
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