Sr Engineering Consultant Data Science

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing...

As a key member of the Revenue Accounting Analytics Team, you will help build the future of data sciene in revenue accounting through value-add digital finance projects, data analytics, and process improvement initiatives. You’ll work with stakeholders in Accounting, 1RC, FP&A, and others throughout the business to drive process improvements through data science, in order to create an environment that delivers timely and accurate data. Your end goal is to recommend and implement improvements that will save time and provide greater insight into our financials.

• Providing value to revenue accounting through data mining, analytics, modeling, automation, and testing through big data.
• Designing creative solutions to complex finance projects to enhance controls and drive time savings by utilizing Python, SQL, and machine learning.
• Partnering with other departments to understand complex business challenges in regards to data limitations and provide recommendations.
• Leading digital finance automation by partnering with IT department, FTMO, and internal stakeholders.
• Providing an easy interpretation of data through the use of data modeling, analytics, and visualization techniques to identify existing trends and data insights that drive business value.
• Defining and driving the analytics strategy and modeling approaches.
• Building business cases and translating findings into practical business implications.
• Implementation and training of the GITLAB repository/domino data science platform tostore, document, track, and update all of Revenue Accounting’s python and SQL scripts

Where you'll be working...

This hybrid role will have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days as set by the manager.

What we’re looking for...

You are a master at analyzing big data. You thrive in an environment where enormous volumes of data are generated at rapid speed. You’re a creative thinker who likes to explore, and uncover the issues. You are decisive. You are great at influencing up, down, and across groups, and you take satisfaction in mentoring others. Communicating what you’ve uncovered in a way that can be easily understood by others is one of your strengths.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with data science / model design principles.
• Experience in Relational Database such as Teradata.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

Even better if you have:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science, or relevant.
• Experience in applying statistical ideas and methods to data sets to answer business problems.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of database concepts/programming ability (Teradata SQL, Python etc.)
• Capability to tackle very loosely defined problems.
• Proven ability to explain complex topics in simple terms.
• Experience leading teams and managing stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization
• Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition standard

Equal Employment Opportunity

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

NYC candidates: Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for onsite and hybrid NYC roles. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons). Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.