Data Scientist

At Extra Space Storage, what matters to you, matters to us! Join a company that cares about you. It is an exciting time to be at Extra Space. We have been featured on multiple "Best Places to Work" awards, including Forbes and Glassdoor. We’re an S&P 500 company that hasn’t stopped growing since our founding in 1977. Today we are leading the self-storage industry in more ways than one, but in order to maintain this lead, we need exceptionally motivated, capable, and driven people like you. Self-storage is our product, helping people is our passion. Come grow with the largest self-storage company in the world and find out why so many of our employees recommend us as a great place to work. Job Summary Provides statistical support and guidance for marketing testing and research programs. Leads and manages various market research studies and other ad-hoc data analyses. Demonstrates familiarity with general database structures, primary research study process flow including design, data management and analysis. The Data Scientist position is an onsite position with a required in-office presence at our Cottonwood Heights, Utah location. Primary Responsibilities Performs data analysis, interprets the findings from it and explains the finding to business audience to improve products such as revenue management system, website, and paid search bidding system. Uses statistical modeling to make predictions about future outcomes and in multiple scenarios. Develops recommendation models to evaluate these outcomes to recommend the best course of action to reduce CPAs and to increase revenues. Supports business teams such as operations, HR, marketing by recommending test designs to study the impact of new initiatives. Develops data-driven segmentation models that predict customer life time value that lead to acquiring highly valuable customers. Documents assigned aspects of projects including business objectives, data gathering and processing, leading approaches, final algorithm, detailed set of results and analytical metrics. Job Specifications Proven analytical skills with data driven decision-making skills. Ability to manage large data sets, synthesize and communicate findings. SQL programming skills. Python or R programming skills. Team player with excellent collaboration skills. Highly motivated and high level of energy and enthusiasm. Education and Experience A Master’s Degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, or economics; Requires 2 - 4 years' experience in applying advanced analytics to drive business outcomes. Working Conditions/Physical Demands Performs sedentary work in an office environment with limited lifting (less than 10 pounds) or walking required. Close visual acuity required to perform work at computer terminal. No exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires repetitive typing motion, talking, hearing, grasping and feeling. Disclaimer The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. We pride ourselves on hiring top talent and provide the following benefits and more: Well defined career paths. Great work/life balance and hybrid work schedule. Medical, dental, and vision benefits. Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending (FSA). Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short- & Long-Term Disability. 401K with company match after 90 days of service. Holiday pay and paid time off. Extensive wellness program and various employee discount programs. Personal health advocate. On-site fitness center. Free soda, coffee, and snacks all day every day and much, much more! If you are a current Extra Space employee, please apply through Jobs Hub in Workday. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. About Us Extra Space Storage is the largest operator of self-storage facilities and the largest third-party self-storage management company. Since we were founded in 1977, we have grown to include more than 3,800 locations across the country from our headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT. At Extra Space, we believe the world is a better place when people love what they do. Redefining the self-storage industry is an ambitious goal, which is why we look for the best of the best. With competitive pay, excellent benefits, a great culture rooted in our core values, and opportunities for career development, Extra Space Storage continues to be a top choice for outstanding talent. Come join us and find out why our employees recommend us! #J-18808-Ljbffr Extra Space