Data Scientist

HNI Corporationis a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. Wepride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

As a member of the Decision Science team, a Data Scientist plays a crucial role in building HNI's data science practice in Chicago. In this role, you'll tackle cross-functional and high-profile business problems that add value and establish competitive advantages for HNI. As a key role in a growing department, you and the team will also define and develop end-to-end data science processes that will enable the business to make data-driven decisions using different machine learning techniques, from proof of concept to deploying models in production.

This is a full-time, direct-hire, salaried position that will work from EITHER HNI's corporate building in Muscatine, IA OR HNI's corporate office in downtown Chicago.. This role will work ONSITE four days a week (M-Th) and remotely on Fridays. We are not able to consider candidates seeking a remote work arrangement at this time.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Uses SQL, R & Python and other data tools to analyze internal and external data in order to build predictive models and provide insights to business partners.
• Present highly technical information to business units not versed in such technicalities.
• Interpreting data and analyzing results using statistical techniques and providing on-going reports in a timely and professional manner.
• Developing and implementing databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that will provide efficient data and reporting solutions.
• Responsible for identifying business trends from big data sources to enable faster and better decision making.

Experience and Required Skills

• 3+ years of advanced analytic/data science/machine learning experience
• MS/PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
• Proven track record of end-to-end experience in model development, testing, implementation and performance tracking
• Hands-on knowledge of SQL, R, Python and Spark
• Familiarity with Linux and Azure (or other Cloud environments)
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and consulting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill set.

We look forward to hearing from you!

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.
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