Data Analyst TRANZACT 23 reviews - Fort Lee, NJ How the Position Works The Data Scientist reports to the VP of Data Science and Analytics and is responsible for gathering data, conducting analysis, building predictive algorithms and communicating findings to drive profitable growth and performance across Tranzact. The Data Scientist must have a strong grasp on the data structure, business needs, and statistical and predictive modeling. They must be comfortable gathering, manipulating, and utilizing large sets of data to solve business problems. Prior work experience in creating predictive models to be utilized in automating operations is a plus. The specific responsibilities of the Job Title include; Gathering data from various parts of the organization and third parties / online resources Processing, cleaning, and verifying data integrity for analysis Selecting features, building and optimizing prediction models (classifications and regressions) Completing ad-hoc analysis and presenting results clearly Conceptualizing how prediction models can be utilized in an automated system What you need to be successful Bachelors Degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, etc.) Minimum 3 years of experience building predictive algorithms in industry Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms such as decision forests, logistic regression, k-means clustering, etc. Ability to communicate findings clearly Fluency with R or Python for statistical modeling and machine learning Proficiency with a query language such as SQL Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) Expert in Microsoft Excel Curiosity and ability to be objective Strong organizational skills including time and project management Thrives in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing What we would LOVE to see! Masters or PhD in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, etc.) Finance, Insurance, Call center, Marketing or Sales industry experience Experience developing predictive models for business and implementing them in an automated fashion Experience working with unbalanced datasets Good programming skills (C#, JavaScript, etc.) Experience managing or mentoring other data scientist is a plus 12 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like CLINICAL DATA ANALYST Montefiore Medical Center - Yonkers, NY 7 days ago Corporate Data Analyst Acacia Network - Bronx, NY 3 days ago Easily apply Data Analyst dimex - South Hackensack, NJ Dimex - 3 days ago Easily apply Data Analyst/Report Writer Hackensack Meridian Health - Hackensack, NJ 14 days ago CRM Digital Data Analyst Ashley Stewart - Secaucus, NJ 13 hours ago Easily apply * Data Analyst jobs in Fort Lee, NJ * Jobs at TRANZACT in Fort Lee, NJ * Data Analyst salaries in Fort Lee, NJ TRANZACT 23 reviews Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume