Data Scientist - HNI : Job Details

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. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com. Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-###-#### or via email at [emailprotected] Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.