Data Scientist I

Murphy USA Inc

El Dorado, AR

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Sets, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Documentation, Error Handling, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Predictive Modeling, Problem Solving Skills, Product Documentation, Profit & Loss, Quality Management, Reporting Skills, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Standup Meetings, Statistical Programming Languages, Statistics, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Plan/Schedule, Training Data Sets, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
El Dorado, AR
POSTED
30+ days ago

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Data Scientist is responsible for supporting data science initiatives that drive business profitability, increased efficiencies and improved customer experience. This role applies industry-leading analytical methodologies for working with large datasets to extract meaningful business insight and creatively solve business problems. Data Scientists are also responsible for ensuring that developed codes are documented into a library of reusable algorithms.

As a Data Scientist, you will apply advanced analytics methods and algorithms for identifying trends and providing business solutions. This role is expected to present insights and recommendations to non-technical audiences and explain the benefits and impacts of the recommended solutions. In addition, Data Scientists collaborate with business partners and cross-functional teams, requiring effective communication skills, building relationships, and focus on understanding the overall business area being supported.

This role will facilitate the end-to-end development, testing, and monitoring of analytical models across our brands. The Data Scientist will use machine learning and algorithms in an effort to improve data quality and generate insights from the data. The role will be very hands-on and focused in AI/ML model development. This scientist will attend daily standups and work in an Agile environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and develop algorithms and models to use against large datasets to create business insights
  • Participate in analytical projects as a data science/technical lead
  • May work independently in a solution environment
  • Aid in the appropriate selection, utilization and interpretation of advanced analytical methodologies
  • Execute tasks with high levels of efficiency and quality
  • Effectively communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical leaders and business customers/partners including preparing reports, updates and/or presentations related to progress made on a project or solution
  • Work with project teams and business partners to determine project goals and deliver productionized models and tools using Agile (including data processing, scripting, modeling, measurement, error handling, and documentation)
  • Present recommendations in a confident manner in order to influence execution of recommendation
  • Incorporate business knowledge into solution approachIdentify relevant data sources to mine given target outcomes
  • Collect large structured and unstructured datasets and variables
  • Analyze data for trends and patterns, and interpret data with a clear objective in mind
  • Effectively develop trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams
  • Work with project teams and business partners to determine project goals
  • Participate in the continuous improvement of analytics by developing replicable solutions (e.g., codified data products, project documentation, flowcharts) to ensure solutions are leveraged for future projects
  • Utilizing statistical techniques to identify key insights that help solve business problems including mastery in predictive modeling, data mining and data analysis
  • Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field like Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Science, or Mathematics. 1 to 3 years of related experience in data mining and analytics, database structure and ETL, predictive modeling, machine learning, and statistical programming languages.

About the Company

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Murphy USA Inc

Murphy USA opened its first retail store near a Sam’s Club parking lot in Chattanooga, Tennessee in December 1996. The rest, as they say, is history. Today, we operate more than 1,100 Murphy USA and Murphy Express stores in 23 states throughout the U.S. - a growth that speaks to Murphy’s commitment to quality fuels, convenient locations, discount gas and customer service. Murphy USA is a high volume, low cost gasoline retailer strategically located primarily on site at Wal-Mart stores. Additionally we operate stand-alone locations branded as Murphy Express. Headquartered in El Dorado, AR, our stations are located in 23 states primarily in the South and Midwest. We rely on our dedicated employees - people like you - to help our nearly 2 million customers get where they need to go every day.

Low Prices & Friendly Service

Murphy USA is dedicated to bringing our communities the highest quality fuels at the best possible prices. Our high volume, low cost operation has become synonymous with “Low Prices” and “Friendly Service.” Our principles guide our employees in serving customers and ensuring a friendly customer-oriented environment.

Murphy Express

In November, 2006, almost a full decade after opening the first Murphy USA gas station, Murphy opened its first Murphy Express Store. Since that time, close to 100 Murphy Express stores have opened in eleven states. Murphy Express is a larger format convenience store. When is a job more than “just a job?”

When you know that you are making a difference in the lives of those around you

When you go to work every day looking forward to the day that is ahead of you

When the decisions you make on the job really matter to those whom you serve

A job is more than just a job when it’s a career at Murphy USA.

Murphy understands that a career is about much more than a paycheck and benefits. That’s why we do our best to provide the most supportive and enjoyable atmosphere possible for our employees.

From Murphy USA corporate office jobs to retail manager careers at Murphy stations around the country, we believe that all of our employees play a critical role in making Murphy USA a successful business, regardless of individual occupation.

If you are a person who is driven to produce results and enjoys interacting with customers and other team members, Murphy USA is your kind of company.

A career with Murphy USA will provide both challenges and rewards. You can count on others like yourself working together to deliver superior customer satisfaction and help improve a company that will only continue to grow and prosper.

Are you interested in a Murphy USA corporate job? Do you have the ambition to become a Murphy USA retail manager? Careers at Murphy USA can put you on the path to success.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1996
WEBSITE
http://www.murphyusa.com/