Data Science Manager - Behavioral / Econometrics

March 30

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PrizePicks is the fastest-growing sports company in North America according to the 2023 Inc. 5000 rankings, two years running, and the largest independent skill-based fantasy sports operator in the country.

Spectator Sports

201 - 500

Description

• Lead the development of production-grade behavioral machine learning models and algorithms, focusing on projects such as Customer Lifetime Value (LTV), churn prediction, personalization, and segmentation and delivering these engines directly to product. • Manage projects centered around behavioral data analysis and mentor junior team members, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met effectively. • Collaborate with senior leadership to align behavioral data science effort with overall company, product and marketing goals. • Provide project, product and delivery management in the behavioral and econometrics data science domain. • Grow and scale a team of data scientists to tackle the toughest behavioral and econometrics modeling problems.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) in a leadership role, managing and growing a team of data scientists in a behavior sciences / econometrics function. • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, data science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. • Proven experience in building machine learning models, performing data analysis, and statistical modeling with a focus on predictive behavioral data (CLV, Churn, Personalization, Segmentation). • Proficiency in statistics and statistical software (e.g., Python, R). • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale behavior data science projects on time and within budget.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans • 401(k) plan with company match • Stock options and bi-annual bonus • Uncapped PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2-week MINIMUM required!) • Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits • Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked • Company-wide in-person events and team outings • Lifestyle enhancement program • Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options) • Annual performance re