Data Scientist 2

About the role

About The Company

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation, serving over 18 million members across the United States. With a workforce of nearly 17,000 employees spread across 24 states, the organization is committed to delivering exceptional service, innovative products, and valuable benefits to its members. Established in 1900, AAA has built a long-standing reputation for trust, reliability, and community engagement. The company's strength lies in its diverse and dedicated team, which embraces different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment. Auto Club Enterprises continually strives to enhance its services through technological innovation and data-driven decision-making, ensuring that members receive legendary service and peace of mind.

About The Role

The Data Scientist 2 role is a vital position within our organization, acting as an internal business consultant dedicated to optimizing various facets of the company. The successful candidate will leverage data analysis to solve complex business problems, provide actionable insights, and support decision-making processes across multiple departments. This hybrid role requires the candidate to reside within a 100-mile radius of our Coppell, TX office and be available for on-site work three days a week, with additional collaboration days as needed. While primarily remote, the role involves regular reporting to our Costa Mesa, California office for team meetings and strategic discussions. The Data Scientist 2 will engage with stakeholders to identify challenges, pull and analyze data from SQL databases, and visualize findings using tools like Tableau. Collaboration with data engineers and effective communication of insights are essential components of this role, as it directly impacts operational efficiency, cost reduction, error minimization, and overall organizational improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation

Strong experience with Python or R for data analysis and modeling

Solid understanding of statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and data visualization

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations

Experience working collaboratively in a team environment

Flexibility and adaptability in approaching evolving business problems

Prior experience with Tableau or similar visualization tools is preferred

Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment, with on-site presence as required

Responsibilities

Engage with stakeholders to understand business challenges and define analytical objectives

Extract relevant data from SQL databases and prepare datasets for analysis

Analyze data using Python, R, or other tools to identify patterns, trends, and statistical significance

Develop visualizations and dashboards in Tableau to communicate insights effectively

Collaborate with data engineers to ensure data quality and integrity

Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, facilitating data-driven decision-making

Refine and adapt analytical approaches based on project needs and stakeholder feedback

Support ongoing data initiatives and contribute to the development of predictive models or other advanced analytics

Maintain documentation of methodologies, analyses, and results for transparency and reproducibility

Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging data analysis techniques

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and pension options

Tuition assistance for continued education and professional development

Paid time off, including floating holidays and community volunteer program days

Paid parental leave to support work-life balance

Wellness programs promoting physical and mental health

Employee discounts on memberships, insurance, travel, entertainment, and services

Equal Opportunity

Auto Club Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We participate in E-Verify to ensure compliance with employment eligibility verification laws and promote a diverse and equitable workplace.