Data Science Analyst II

Summary

Join Experian, a global leader in data and technology, as a Data Science Analyst II in Costa Mesa, CA. This role involves analyzing existing statistical/predictive models, explaining results to internal and external stakeholders, and performing ETL on modeling data. You will conduct fraud analysis, create new model features, implement machine learning models for fraud detection, and develop data processing and model building tools. Collaboration with technology and business teams is essential, as is data visualization of model performance. Continuous learning of new technologies and data science is expected. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Telecommuting may be possible.

Requirements

• Employer will accept a Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science or related field
• Experience with Python scripting to create model building tools, generate model performance metrics and data mining
• Experience with cloud tools, e.g. PySpark, to analyze big bureau data on the cloud
• Experience evaluating and interpreting data from a statistical perspective with ELT ( extract, load, transform) tools such as open source Python/Pyspark tools and fraud analysis tools such as bivariate analysis
• Experience with predictive modeling techniques, including feature engineering, feature reduction, machine learning algorithms
• Experience with presenting model performance and statistical findings to an audience who is not familiar with statistical modeling

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis on existing statistical/predictive models and explain analysis results to internal business teams and external clients
• Perform ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) on modeling data
• Perform fraud analysis, create new features for modeling
• Create and implement machine learning models to detect fraud
• Developing tools for data processing and model building
• Collaborate with technology and other business teams
• Data visualization of model performance metrics
• Continual learning of new technologies and data science

Benefits

• Pay range for this role is $97,375.00-$120,560.00, with actual pay based on work location, job-related skills, experience and education
• Role incl. variable pay and comprehensive benefits
• May telecommute