Decision Scientist - Hybrid - Denver

Would you like to be part of an industry-leading analytics organization? Ibotta is seeking a Decision Scientist to join our innovative team and contribute to our mission to Make Every Purchase Rewarding. With over 50 people, Ibotta's Analytics team uses the latest developments no ...

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Would you like to be part of an industry-leading analytics organization? Ibotta is seeking a Decision Scientist to join our innovative team and contribute to our mission to Make Every Purchase Rewarding. With over 50 people, Ibotta's Analytics team uses the latest developments not only in our core technical capabilities such as statistics, machine learning, testing methodologies, and data engineering, but also in the broader aspects of an analytics organization such as minimizing technical debt, increasing organizational data literacy, and developing analytics leadership, making Ibotta a place where individuals at all levels can learn and grow their careers.
 

As a Decision Scientist, you will be responsible for providing actionable and data-driven recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals and understand the business in-depth, support and challenge strategic options, and build state-of-the-art tools to improve our largest line of business.

This position is located in Denver, Colorado as a hybrid position requiring 3 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Candidates must live in the United States.

What you will be doing:

• Analyze large datasets to extract actionable insights to inform business decisions and understand consumer behavior to support the decision-making process

• Work cross-functionally to analyze large amounts of behavioral and transaction data to provide clients with actionable insights about Ibotta's users and campaign performance

• Execute and refine promotions and media measurement solutions using established methodologies; collaborate with client account teams to ensure all client deliverables are market-defensible and high-quality.

• Maintain an understanding of industry trends in measurement and CPG (Consumer
  Packaged Goods) to effectively position Ibotta's data value to advertisers.

• Identify opportunities to automate reporting or streamline workflows to improve the efficiency of the Client Analytics team.

• Communicate complex analyses and data intricacies in a clear, concise manner both internally as well as to external clients

• Initiate and drive collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define project scope, responsibilities, and expectations

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years of practice experience in an analytical function

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, analytics, or a related field required

• Strong SQL knowledge; Knowledge of common data science software development packages (PySpark, Python, R, etc.) is a plus.

• Ability to drive projects end-to-end with minimal guidance/oversight, with examples of high-quality output that provide actionable, business-focused insights and recommendations

• Initiative to proactively anticipate and solve important problems

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to distill complex analytical solutions into actionable insights

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to collaborate across functional areas 

• Curiosity and the commitment to continually ask questions of our data and business

• Core Competencies: Demonstrates Self Awareness, Manages Complexity, DecisionQuality, Communicates Effectively, Action Oriented, Business Insight, Being Resilient

• Ability to translate ambiguous business questions into structured data problems

• Excels in a fast-paced environment with the capability to prioritize effectively

• Experience in building visualizations using business intelligence tools such as Looker and Mode

About Ibotta ("I bought a...")

Ibotta (NYSE: IBTA) is a leading performance marketing platform allowing brands to deliver digital promotions to over 200 million consumers through a network of publishers called the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN). The IPN allows marketers to influence what people buy, and where and how often they shop – all while paying only when their campaigns directly result in a sale. American shoppers have earned over $1.8 billion through the IPN since 2012. The largest tech IPO in history to come out of Colorado, Ibotta is headquartered in Denver, and is continually listed as a top place to work by The Denver Post and Inc. Magazine.

To learn more about what our Tech teams are doing day to day, visit Building Ibotta on

Additional Details:

• This position is located in Denver, CO and includes competitive pay, flexible time off, benefits package (including medical, dental, vision), Lifestyle Spending Account, Employee Stock Purchase Program, and 401k match. Denver office perks include paid parking, snacks, and occasional meals. 

• Base compensation range: $83,000 - $99,000. Equity is included in overall compensation package. This compensation range is specific to the United States labor market and may be adjusted based on actual experience. 

• Ibotta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ibotta's employment decisions are made without regard of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Applicants are accepted until the position is filled.

• For the security of our employees and the business, all employees are responsible for the secure handling of data in accordance with our security policies, identifying and reporting phishing attempts, as well as reporting security incidents to the proper channels.

Recruiting Agency Notice

Ibotta does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any Ibotta employees.

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