Jobs
From: Susan MacDonald
Date: 17 Apr 2007
Subject: San Diego, CA: Analytic Science Scientist Lead (#2592) at Fair Isaac
Main responsibilities include:
- Data exploratory analysis and understanding: Perform data cleansings and basic statistical analyses; develop an in-depth understanding of large datasets; modify and use various techniques for filtering, pattern identification, feature extraction, and variable selection.
- Algorithms and modeling techniques: Experiment with different types of algorithms and modeling techniques; develop prototypes of promising methods and conduct performance studies; create commercial-quality implementations of algorithms and techniques for use in analysis and production.
- Client interactions: Prepare model reports for communication with internal and external clients; participate in pre-sales meetings and calls; and provide post-implementation product support
- Leadership: Provide leadership in formulating analytic solutions to existing and new business applications. Work simultaneously on multiple projects with minimal guidance from more senior staff members. Maintain a strong personal base of knowledge with relevant industry practices, trends and issues. Train and develop junior team members. Plans effectively to set priorities and manage projects, identifies roadblocks and works to get them removed, and understands the importance of meeting client/internal deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A MS Degree in a science or engineering field with 5 or more years of
relevant industry experience or a Ph.D degree in a science or
engineering field with 3 or more years of relevant industry
experience.
- Industry and academic experience will include employing
neural networks, machine learning, mathematical/statistical modeling,
pattern recognition, or data mining/data analysis on real world
problems.
- Strong problem solving and analytical ability.
- Excellent
communication skills and the ability to work both in teams and alone
with limited supervision; ability and willingness to learn new fields
of mathematics, statistics, and computer science/software
development.
- A statistical thinker and quick learner.
- Team orientated
and at the same time has the ability to work independently with
minimum direction.
- Extensive experience with Unix and at least one
major programming language such as C or Java.
Preferred :
Ph.D. in a science or engineering field with 3 or more years of relevant industry experience. Domain knowledge in the financial industry.
Contact:
Apply online at www.fairisaac.com/Fairisaac/Careers/Opportunities/, search for job posting #2592.
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