Apr 05, 2024 - Prizepicks is hiring a remote Data Science Manager - Behavioral / Econometrics. 📍Location: USA.

At PrizePicks, we are the fastest growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 450 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together?

What you’ll do:

Lead the development of production-grade behavioral machine learning models and algorithms, focusing on projects such as Customer Lifetime Value (LTV), churn prediction, personalization, and segmentation and delivering these engines directly to product.
Manage projects centered around behavioral data analysis and mentor junior team members, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met effectively.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align behavioral data science effort with overall company, product and marketing goals.
Provide project, product and delivery management in the behavioral and econometrics data science domain.
Grow and scale a team of data scientists to tackle the toughest behavioral and econometrics modeling problems.

What you have:

Proven experience (5+ years) in a leadership role, managing and growing a team of data scientists in a behavior sciences / econometrics function.
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, data science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Proven experience in building machine learning models, performing data analysis, and statistical modeling with a focus on predictive behavioral data (CLV, Churn, Personalization, Segmentation).
Proficiency in statistics and statistical software (e.g., Python, R).
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale behavior data science projects on time and within budget.

Where you’ll live:

This is a remote position with occasional travel to our HQ in Atlanta, GA

Benefits you’ll receive:

In addition to your great compensation package, we’ll shower you with perks including:

Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
401(k) plan with company match
Stock options and bi-annual bonus
Uncapped PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2-week MINIMUM required!)
Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
Company-wide in-person events and team outings
Lifestyle enhancement program
Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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