Overview
Together We Change. Together we Evolve.
Are you passionate about transforming big data into a business strategy? Do you have 5-7+ years' experience in Data Analytics? Then join Altria as a Manager, Data Scientist, where your expertise will directly shape our marketing and sales vision. We're a Fortune 200 company and a leading player in our industry and passionate about creating positive change. Working within a growing Advanced Analytics team, you'll improve the way we collect, analyze and use data as we help our adult tobacco consumers to make better choices.
Altria's digital evolution
We're undergoing an exciting transformation at Altria. Led by our new Chief Digital & Technology officer, we're streamlining processes, improving customer experience, and using cutting-edge intelligence to forecast and respond to trends. Our digital strategy will improve experiences from product development to market, and as a Manager, Data Scientist, you'll be at the heart of this business wide change.
The Manager, Data Scientist role can either be fully remote or based in Richmond, VA.
What you'll be doing:
You'll build and improve marketing mix models to measure our marketing impact across online and offline channels
You'll translate model outputs to optimize marketing value across the enterprise
You'll design and measure statistical A/B tests to determine the effectiveness of our marketing strategy
You'll work closely with both internal and external cross-functional teams, serving as a key encouraging leader and contributor in data analytics
What we want you to have:
Bachelor's Degree in Decision Science, Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field (Advanced degree desired but not essential)
5-7 + years' experience working in the data analytics or data science space (CPG or Agency experience is a plus)
Extensive experience building analytical models for marketing decisions (Marketing Mix, Attribution Modeling, Causal Inference Modeling, etc.)
Used to operating independently
Confidence to direct junior level Data Scientists, Data Engineers and Data Analysts (team leadership experience is a plus)
Strong experience with SQL and Python/R programming languages (familiarity with Azure Databricks and Apache Spark is a plus)
Familiar with developing visualizations and user-friendly dashboards in Power BI and/or Tableau
Strong ability in acquiring information and identifying key issues to achieve full-year or longer-term goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability in simplifying abstract technical concepts to non-technical teams and partners
Self-motivated, with a high degree of accountability, urgency, and time management skills
A confident team builder with the courage to share and stand by your point of view Alongside the opportunity to develop and refine your skills, you'll receive an excellent compensation package. Benefits include: a competitive base salary; comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance; participation in our deferred profit-sharing scheme; incentive compensation programs; and a relocation assistance package. Company OverviewAltria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21+. Altria's Vision through 2030 is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a non-combustible future. Altria is Moving Beyond Smoking, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices - believing it is a substantial opportunity for adult tobacco consumers, Altria's businesses and society. Altria's wholly owned subsidiaries include the most profitable tobacco companies in their categories: Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), and John Middleton Co. (Middleton). Altria's smoke-free portfolio includes Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches, exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS Tobacco Heating System* and Marlboro HeatSticks*, and an equity investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL). Altria also owns equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world's largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. We are inspired to bring our best because our unique strengths are valued. We believe our personal success and progress should be guided by Our Cultural Aspiration, a new articulation of what we value and who we aspire to be, collectively. Our Cultural Aspiration respects and complements individual identity, embracing each other's unique strengths, welcoming newcomers and developing the best, most inclusive and diverse teams. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. *IQOS Devices and HeatSticks are currently unavailable for sale in the United States.