Data Scientist All Levels at Fedex

Job Description
The Data Scientist team owns and is responsible for all major data science initiatives.  Expected to use and deploy cutting edge data science and machine learning tools and methods in all Dataworks projects, platforms, and products.  Always working to keep Dataworks on the leading edge by understanding and implementing the very latest and most sophisticated methods utilizing tools for grappling with extremely large scale and complex problems. Leads modeling and development to support operations initiatives, strategic programs, and new products/solutions, using advanced descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive and ensemble modeling, advanced statistical techniques, and complex mathematical modeling/tool development. This team will lead the creation and implementation of solutions from concept to production using current and emerging technologies.  The team will develop solutions supporting the movement of data and information assets following API-First / Service-Oriented Architecture principles. Leverages proficiency in ML Ops, CI/CD processes and machine learning / data engineering practices to ensure sustainable model development and provide recommendations on highly complex problems.
Minimum QualificationsData Scientist III:Master’s Degree or equivalent in computer science, operations research, statistics, applied mathematics or related quantitative discipline. Directly related PhD preferred. Four (4) years’ work experience in applying data science (machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical analysis), operations research (optimization, algorithms, mathematical modeling), and data analytics modeling to decrease cost, increase profitability, and improve customer experience. Extensive knowledge in advanced data science and machine learning tools and methods, including the iterative development of analysis pipelines to provide insights at scale. Extensive knowledge and experience in conducting end-to end analyses, including data gathering and requirements specification, processing, analysis, and presentations. Strong understanding of the transportation industry, competitors, and evolving technologies. Experience providing some level of leadership in a general planning or consulting setting. Experience as a leader or a senior member of multi-functional project teams. Strong oral and written communication skills. A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirements.
Data Scientist Lead:Master’s Degree or equivalent in computer science, operations research, statistics, applied mathematics or related quantitative discipline. Directly related PhD preferred. Six (6) years’ work experience in applying data science (machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical analysis), operations research (optimization, algorithms, mathematical modeling), and data analytics modeling to decrease cost, increase profitability, and improve customer experience. Extensive knowledge in advanced data science, statistical analysis, and machine learning methods, including the iterative development of analysis pipelines to provide insights at scale. Extensive experience conducting end-to-end analyses, including data gathering and requirements specification, processing, analysis and presentation. Strong familiarity with the transportation industry, competitors, and evolving technologies. Experience providing leadership in a general planning or consulting setting. Experience as a leader or a senior member of multi-functional project teams. Strong human relations, organizational / time management, project management, and software development skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to present and communicate effectively to executive audiences.
Additional InformationColorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, California, Rhode Island and Washington Residents Only - Compensation: Monthly Salary: $8,413.00 - $14,201.00. This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include but are not limited to your specific skills, your work location, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.
Born out of FedEx, a pioneer that ships nearly 20 million packages a day and manages endless threads of information, FedEx Dataworks is an organization rooted in connecting the physical and digital sides of our network to meet today's needs and address tomorrow's challenges.
We are creating opportunities for FedEx, our customers, and the world at large by:
Exploring and harnessing data to define and solve true problems;Removing barriers between data sets to create new avenues of insight;Building and iterating on solutions that generate value;Acting as a change agent to advance curiosity and performance.
At FedEx Dataworks, we are making supply chains work smarter for everyone.

Employee Benefits:  medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid Life and AD&D insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid sick leave; paid parental leave, paid vacation, paid military leave, and additional paid time off; geographic pay ranges; 401k with Company match and incentive bonus potential; sales Incentive compensation for selling roles.

Dataworks does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Further, Dataworks is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the desired position, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact DataworksTalentAcquisition@corp.ds.fedex.com.