Data Scientist

InSite Property Group is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join our Revenue Management team.

Objective:

The Data Scientist will use both business domain and technical skills to support the revenue management team to optimize the pricing of our self-storage unit inventory to maximize revenue.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the people, process and tool choices that support the efforts to build and deploy models that explain the real world, using a must-have combination of intuition, math and programming (Python/R and SQL are mandatory)
• Responsible for applying statistical and model rigor to any deliverable yet balancing with calculated trade-offs
• SME on algorithms and designs code that can be refactored easily by a data engineer or used by a data analyst
• Builds repo and maintains a library of models that can be applied/refactored on similar design patterns
• Expert in both unstructured and structured data set ingestion and classification, regression, SVM, deep learning etc.
• Collaborate with team in new techniques and pushes boundaries of existing technology to deliver enterprise value
• Refresh and update models as needed
• Thought leader on how to converge available data, transfer learning from other projects and test new algorithms that optimize across large, ambiguous data sets

Other Functions:

• Must be willing to travel to other company sites as necessary
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills and Experience:

• 4-6 years of experience or any equivalent of experience and post graduate education
• Bachelors in STEM fields such as physics, social/economics, or business with a strong technical acumen required
• Masters and/or PhD degree preferred
• Strong command of applied math (linear/matrix functions) with deep learning theory and practice; Both frequentist or Bayesian welcome
• Strong verbal communication skills: ability to effectively communicate cross functionally
• Proficiency with programming and scripting languages: Python/R, SQL and C#/++
• Experience with analytic frameworks and open-source libraries
• Passionate about thinking through problems and solving them
• Realistic view of AI and understanding of how to use deep learning in real-world situations

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

InSite provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment andprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

InSite Property Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources, InSite Property Group.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program