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P3
DATA3.GEN.P3
Data Science Data Scientist
Data Science

Data Science Data Scientist

DATA3.GEN.P3

P3P3 — Mid-Level Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Responsible for developing models and algorithms to extract deeper insights or drive product features from data.

Level
P3 · P3 — Mid-Level Professional · 3–5 yrs
Function · Focus
Data Science · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Responsible for developing models and algorithms to extract deeper insights or drive product features from data.

The story of this role

As a Data Science Data Analyst, you transform raw data into actionable insights that drive business decisions.

Who does this work

You, the Data Science Data Analyst, are tasked with understanding complex data landscapes.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Your team struggles to make data-driven decisions due to unclean or poorly structured data.
  • The internal problem: You feel overwhelmed by the vast amount of data and unsure where to start in the analysis process.
  • Why it matters: Every business deserves to leverage its data effectively to make informed choices.

What the role brings

We provide tools, resources, and support to help you effectively collect, clean, and interpret data.

The plan

  1. 1. Identify business needs by collaborating with stakeholders.
  2. 2. Collect relevant data from various sources.
  3. 3. Clean and structure the data to ensure accuracy.
  4. 4. Analyze the data to uncover trends and insights.
  5. 5. Present actionable findings and recommendations to your team.

The call to action

Start utilizing best practices in data analysis today to enhance the quality of your insights.

What's at stake

Failing to effectively analyze data can lead to missed opportunities and poor decision-making for your organization.

Success looks like

You gain confidence in your analytical skills, leading to clear, data-driven recommendations that support business goals.

Summary

Responsible for developing models and algorithms to extract deeper insights or drive product features from data.

Level — P3 — Mid-Level Professional

Fully competent professional; works independently on standard projects

Scope
Features or a sub-system end-to-end
Autonomy
Works independently on standard work; reviewed on the non-standard
Complexity
Diverse problems; adapts existing approaches
Impact
Project / team outcomes
Decision rights
Owns implementation decisions for own scope
Leadership
Mentors juniors informally
Typical experience
3–5 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities8

  • Designing experiments and statistical testscommonlevel
  • Creating predictive modelscommonlevel
  • Developing machine learning pipelinescommonlevel
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teamscommonlevel
  • Communicating findings to stakeholderscommonlevel
  • Improving data collection and analysis processescommonlevel
  • Conducting data-driven researchcommonlevel
  • Implementing data solutions to business problemscommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Develop predictive modelscommonlevel
  • Design and conduct experimentscommonlevel
  • Implement machine learning solutionscommonlevel

Skills8

  • Python/R programmingcommonlevel
  • Machine learningcommonlevel
  • Statistical analysiscommonlevel
  • Data modelingcommonlevel
  • Data pipeline developmentcommonlevel
  • Experiment designcommonlevel
  • Predictive analyticscommonlevel
  • Data visualizationcommonlevel

Knowledge8

  • Machine learning algorithmscommonlevel
  • Statistical methodscommonlevel
  • Data science toolscommonlevel
  • Data engineeringcommonlevel
  • Business acumencommonlevel
  • Data ethicscommonlevel
  • Advanced SQLcommonlevel
  • Research methodologiescommonlevel

competency8

  • Strong programming ability (Python/R, SQL)commonlevel
  • Mathematics and statistics knowledgecommonlevel
  • Familiarity with machine learning techniquescommonlevel
  • Critical thinkingcommonlevel
  • Problem-solvingcommonlevel
  • Data storytellingcommonlevel
  • Collaborationcommonlevel
  • Project managementcommonlevel

qualification4

  • 3-5+ years of experiencecommonlevel
  • Critical thinking and domain knowledgecommonlevel
  • Master's degree in Data Science or related fieldcommonlevel
  • Proficiency in Python/R and SQLcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Data Science IIIcommonmedium0.70
Data Science 3commonmedium0.66
Mid-Level Data Sciencecommonmedium0.64
Data Science Data Scientistcommonmedium0.60
Intermediate to Advanced IC Levelcommonmedium0.50
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  • code=15-2051.00title=Data Scientistssource=corpusreviewStatus=approved