Senior Analyst II, Data Scientist

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives.  We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work.  Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.

The Group:

This position is part of Data Science Research within CPG Americas. Data Science Research is responsible for researching, developing, and maintaining the algorithms & methodologies that fuel Circana’s core OmniMarket deliverables. This particular position is part of a team whose principal focus is enhancing existing solutions and developing new, innovative products.

Reporting Relationship:

The Data Scientist will report to a Consultant as part of a team of individual contributors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Define and lead customized research projects to develop and enhance Circana’s methodologies and algorithms
• Analyze, interpret, and evaluate existing solutions in an effort to identify incremental improvement opportunities
• Develop and test architectures that enable data extraction and transformation across a multitude of platforms
• Collaborate with Technology and Product Management to productionize and deploy solutions
• Independently investigate and resolve production and client data issues
• Provide accurate and timely data analysis and methodology support focused on internal and external client requests
• Use SQL, Python, R to write, validate and maintain code to support research and data analyses
• Document processes and procedures
• Present research findings to internal clients

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical field (Master’s degree a plus)

• Experience with data mining/manipulation in SQL and Python (programming background a plus)
• Conceptual knowledge of data science concepts and statistical methodologies
• Curious and logical in the pursuit of identifying cause-and-effect relationships
• Self-starting, critical thinker with a proactive disposition

• Positive, team player with the capability to problem-solve independently
• Clear, concise, and transparent verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Circana Behaviors

Beyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location: This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $85,000.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. This role is subject to AI-assisted screening. Circana uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess resumes for alignment with job requirements by helping locate details in resumes that relate to the job description.

This position is expected to remain open for approximately 30 days and may close earlier if sufficient qualified candidates are identified.

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