Decision Scientist - Marketing Science Research & Analytics - Retail Media

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving. Main responsibilities: Albertson’s Companies is seeking a Decision Scientist to join the Marketing Science Research & Analytics team, reporting directly to a Manager of Analytics. This role will lead complex, high-impact initiatives that shape how we understand marketing performance and quantify incremental value across the retail media ecosystem. You will partner closely with Strategy, Measurement, Engineering, and Senior Leadership to answer critical business questions and influence decision-making through rigorous causal analysis, experimentation, and data-drven storytelling. Our decision scientists work across our full analytics stack (GCP, Databricks, GitHub, etc.) to execute analyses that directly inform both near-term execution and long-term strategic direction.   The position is in office 4 days per week and will be based in (Pleasanton CA, Boise ID, Itasca IL, NYC). Identify high-value business problems and translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for business partners and senior leaders. Design and execute advanced analytical approaches to measure campaign performance, enhance measurement methodologies, and analyze customer behavior trends. Quantify relationships between campaign components (e.g., audience, creative, placement) and Return on Ad Spend (ROAS). Lead the GTM delivery of scalable, insight-driven data solutions in partnership with cross-functional teams. Partner with Engineering teams to improve data pipelines and reporting infrastructure. Navigate ambiguity with confidence, synthesize stakeholder needs, and proactively define analytical approaches to legacy and emerging challenges. Communicate analytical findings, lead training sessions, and develop client-ready use cases for internal stakeholders.    We are looking for candidates who possess the following: Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or an equivalent STEM degree strongly preferred.   4 plus years of experience in analytics, data science, or decision science roles.   Expert-level SQL proficiency and strong experience working with data warehouses (GCP preferred).   Advanced Python skills for analytical workflows, modeling, and data validation, with hands-on experience in Databricks environments and version control via GitHub. Proven experience working with large, complex, and imperfect datasets.   Excellent communication skills with the ability to surface insights and integrate recommendations that influence strategic decisions.   Strong data visualization and storytelling skills using tools such as Power BI, ggplot, plotly, or similar.     Preferred Qualifications: 2 plus years of experience in Advertising, Media, or Retail Media Analytics.   Experience designing experiments or causal inference frameworks.   Strategic mindset with the ability to independtly define analyses and develop lightweight data products with minimal guidance.     We also provide a variety of benefits including: Competitive wages paid weekly Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream Associate discounts Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve   Our Values – Click below to view video:   ACI Values #LI-AL1 A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.   Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail.  Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being.  We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S.   We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.     Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4). Pay Transparency: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications.  Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range.  Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).  [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus. ​   

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