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Senior Data Scientist - Statistics
full-timeChicago$117k - $153k

Summary

Location

Chicago

Salary

$117k - $153k

Type

full-time

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About this role

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Description


United's Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions. 


Job overview and responsibilities



  • Provides mathematical modeling and analysis services to support critical financial, operational, and/or strategic planning decisions and engages in supporting project teams in value added activities that generate practical solutions to complex business problems, explores new business alternatives, and drives improvement in business decisions

  • Develops the approach and methods to define and solve management problems through quantitative analysis and analytical models using statistics, machine learning, forecasting techniques, and structured programming languages

  • Identifies, researches, or solves large complex problems using big data and statistics, forecasting and machine learning principles

  • Leverages understanding of the business process to identify and implement statistics, forecasting and machine learning solutions that will result in significant bottom-line contributions 

  • Builds and develops statistics, forecasting and machine learning model applications, and provides client support leveraging operations research knowledge

  • Participates in model design, prototype, and model development for several efforts that occur simultaneously, and interfaces with product delivery groups 

  • Raises concerns when scope of analysis may not align with time available and can choose an appropriate scope of analysis to conduct balancing ROI to time available 

  • Designs analytic plan/develop hypotheses to test; understands limitations of analysis (what it can and cannot be used for) 

  • Anticipates working team questions to data and approach 

  • Identifies solution quality risks and on-time risks 

  • Understands the business value, process, and expectations before focusing on choice of a technical solution

  • Understands the intuition behind the numbers (i.e. does it make sense?) 

  • Provides on-going analytical services to client organizations

  • Communicates results to management and clients 

  • Contributes deck content and builds the story for the deck with guidance to summarize findings 

  • Develops and delivers presentations aligned with Ai standards

  • Speaks in a manner appropriate for working team and their level +1

  • Keeps informed about the latest analytical methods and research in the statistics, forecasting, machine learning and analytics fields


Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

 

  • PhD or ABD in Statistics or other related quantitative discipline involving quantitative analysis and application of advanced statistical methods
  • Coursework or work experience with statistics and/or forecasting techniques 
  • Coursework or work experience in model prototyping through use of statistical package(s) including SAS or SPSS, Minitab and/or BI tools
  • Coursework or work experience with C, C++, Java, R, Python, or other structured programming language 
  • Good business, technical, verbal/written communication, presentation and sales skills
  • Adaptability to changing business environment 
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with clients 
  • Proficient with MS Office

     

  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

 

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

 

  • Minor in computer science and/or formal advanced computer science coursework preferred
  • 2+ years of professional experience in analytical field 
  • 1+ years of airline business experience 
  • 1+ years designing and programming/coding data structures for large-scale computer models
  • Experience with Julia programming language
  • Knowledge of United/industry data sources 
  • Structured programming for large-scale computer models
  • Demonstrated ability to create business value

The base pay range for this role is $117,610.00 to $153,146.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.

Other facts

Tech stack
Statistics,Machine Learning,Forecasting Techniques,Quantitative Analysis,Analytical Models,Programming Languages,Data Analytics,Operations Research,Client Support,Presentation Skills,Communication Skills,Business Process Understanding,Problem Solving,Model Development,Statistical Packages,Interpersonal Skills

About United Airlines

This is the story of airline that leads the industry from ground to clouds. Our global cast of over 100,000+ hero characters are each on a journey to be a force for good for our customers, the planet and each other. Come be part of this story.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Airlines and Aviation

What you'll do

  • The Senior Data Scientist provides mathematical modeling and analysis services to support critical business decisions and engages in value-added activities. They develop methods to solve management problems through quantitative analysis and analytical models.

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What does United Airlines pay for a Senior Data Scientist - Statistics?

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What does a Senior Data Scientist - Statistics do at United Airlines?

As a Senior Data Scientist - Statistics at United Airlines, you will: the Senior Data Scientist provides mathematical modeling and analysis services to support critical business decisions and engages in value-added activities. They develop methods to solve management problems through quantitative analysis and analytical models..

Why join United Airlines as a Senior Data Scientist - Statistics?

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