**Experienced Data Scientist and Analytics Expert – Information Researcher and Business Intelligence Specialist**
**Job Summary:**
We are seeking an accomplished Data Scientist and Analytics Expert to join our Information Stage – Knowledge group at Amazon. As an Information Researcher, you will play a crucial role in providing data analysis and support to stage, service, and functional design teams, shaping how success is measured. You will be responsible for characterizing what questions should be asked and scaling investigation strategies and tools to help our growing business. Additionally, you will assist in supporting the vision for business intelligence, developing strategies for data-related business growth, and executing strategic initiatives such as research analysis and mission execution reporting. You will be working closely with the Director, Information Science, and will be responsible for making high-quality, high-speed decisions.
**About Amazon:**
Amazon is a multinational e-commerce and technology company based in Seattle, Washington, USA. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, Amazon has grown to become one of the world's largest online retailers and a leader in various industries, including cloud computing, virtual streaming, artificial intelligence, and more. Amazon is known for its extensive range of employee benefits, which can vary depending on the location and job position. Some of the common benefits that Amazon has provided to its employees in the past include:
* Health insurance: Amazon typically provides comprehensive medical insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, for eligible employees and their families.
* Retirement savings: The company has historically provided a 401(k) plan with a company match to help employees save for their retirement.
* Stock options: Amazon employees may have the opportunity to receive stock options or grants, allowing them to become partial owners of the company.
* Paid time off: Amazon employees usually receive paid vacation days, sick leave, and other types of paid time off.
* Employee discounts: Amazon employees have frequently enjoyed discounts on Amazon services and products, which can be appealing to frequent online shoppers.
* Training assistance: The company has provided training support packages to help employees pursue higher education or skill development.
* Career advancement opportunities: Amazon is known for promoting from within and offering various opportunities for professional growth within the company.
* Parental leave: Amazon has provided parental leave benefits to support employees during critical family events, such as the birth or adoption of a child.
* Wellness programs: The company may offer wellness programs and resources to support employees' well-being.
* Flexible work options: Amazon has provided some employees with flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
* Employee assistance program (EAP): Amazon may offer an EAP to provide confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Work with members of Stages and Services to direct them towards better decision-making from available data.
* Advance information and insights through managing communications with partners and other groups, collaborate with partners to complete data projects, and ensure all parties can utilize the insights to further progress.
* Maintain a client-driven focus while being a domain and product expert through data, foster trust among peers, and ensure that groups and projects have access to data to decide.
* Manage ambiguous issues and adjust tools to address complex questions.
* Recognize the trade-offs between speed and quality of various methodologies.
* Develop logical frameworks to measure group success by collaborating with groups to establish progress metrics, create ways to track the data and investigate errors, measure and assess the data to develop a common language for all partners to understand these metrics.
* Operationalize data cycles to provide partners with impromptu analysis, digital dashboards, and self-service reporting tools so everyone gets a fair view of the state of the business.
**Essential Qualifications:**
* 3+ years of experience in a domain with a consumer web business, or in a high-speed, high-growth product or team.
* Master SQL skills and proficiency in Python/R.
* Experience using data to create insights and drive business results.
* Familiarity with data analysis and communication around data, including time series analysis, experimentation, data visualization, and defining the KPI process for your business.
* Excellent collaborative person with the ability to maintain relationships.
* Four-year college degree.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
* Enthusiasm about online communities, games, and Amazon.
* Experience in Functional Excellence, defining metrics, and analysis reporting.
* Experience working with software development and functional event data.
* Experience with AI techniques, such as calculated regression, decision trees, and brain networks.
**Work Environment and Company Culture:**
Amazon is a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that values innovation, customer obsession, and operational excellence. As an Information Researcher and Business Intelligence Specialist, you will be working closely with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and improvement. You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and develop your skills and expertise in data analysis and business intelligence.
**Compensation and Benefits:**
Amazon offers a competitive salary of $27/hour, as well as a range of benefits, including:
* Clinical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
* 401(k) plan with a company match
* Adaptable PTO
* Employee discounts
* Monthly commitment and limits for health-related activities and projects
* Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily
* Free bites and drinks
**How to Apply:**
If you are a motivated and experienced data professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please apply through our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
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