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Jostens Lead Data Scientist in Minneapolis, Minnesota
LEAD DATA SCIENTIST
ABOUT YOU:
Are you a data science expert with a passion for leveraging advanced analytics to drive strategic decisions? Jostens is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead analytical initiatives and unlock the potential of our combined businesses serving schools (yearbook, scholastic, and college). This enterprise-level role will focus on providing business-critical insights to optimize merchandising, commercial performance, and go-to-market strategies.
YOU HAVE:
Educational Excellence. Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, or a relevant engineering discipline.
Proven Experience. At least 5 years of relevant experience in analytics, modeling, or software development, including hands-on coding and data engineering skills.
Technical Expertise. Proficiency in Python and SQL, advanced statistical modeling (gradient boosting, regression, k-means clustering), and a deep understanding of probabilistic modeling approaches.
Big Data Mastery. Expertise in big data principles, ETL processes, and integration of fragmented or inconsistent data systems.
Analytical Acumen. Ability to identify and address biases in datasets, ensuring robust and generalizable models.
Strong Communication. Skilled in translating technical concepts into business language for diverse audiences.
Leadership Skills. Experience coaching and mentoring analysts or data scientists, fostering a collaborative and impact-driven team environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., mathematics, physics, computer science, or engineering), with experience in AWS SageMaker, JupyterLab, Snowflake, or similar Cloud Analytics Data Warehouse technologies, and proven expertise in presenting complex projects to non-technical teams and stakeholders.
YOU WILL:
Transform Data into Insights. Analyze complex raw data to generate strategic insights using advanced analytical and statistical techniques.
Lead Data Initiatives. Develop, test, and refine base data models; implement APIs and ingestion scripts; and create explanatory, predictive, and optimized models using machine learning, Bayesian statistics, and regression techniques.
Automate & Innovate. Apply machine learning to automate model improvements and generate precise, actionable insights that outperform traditional methods.
Define Strategic Projects. Gather business requirements for data science projects, align them with strategic goals, and oversee execution from concept to completion.
Guide Decision-Making. Provide insights to inform product strategies, pricing, packaging, and offers that drive performance and impact go-to-market strategies.
Mentor & Lead. Manage and develop a data scientist, providing guidance, career development, and technical mentorship.
Communicate Clearly. Present complex data insights and findings to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders in a clear, concise manner.
Foster Collaboration. Build relationships with key stakeholders to align analytical initiatives with organizational goals.
Typical/expected % of overnight travel: None to minimal
LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:
We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
We believe in flexibility. We provide hybrid work options.
We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.
We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2025
ABOUT US:
Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here (https://f.io/HIAsH659) .
ALL ABOUT MARKETING
Our Marketing team leverages digital marketing strategies and tactics focused on schools, independent sales reps, parents, and students to deliver the right message, to the right customer, at the right time. Team members will understand and leverage customer insights through data analysis & testing to then create experiences and relevant content throughout the customer journey and to support our specialized products lines including Yearbooks, Class Rings, Graduation Products, and Professional Sports. Through executing across a variety of consumer touchpoints on jostens.com, social, e-mail and print materials, the team collaborates with internal partners to create relevant and timely marketing campaigns to meet the needs of our customers. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We can’t wait to show you what our Marketing Team has to offer at Jostens!
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):
Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at recruiter@jostens.com or (952) 830-3399.
Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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