Engineer III - Data Science

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

What you’ll be doing...

The Financial Planning & Analytics positions offer opportunities to drive better business partnering and insights, while developing your FP&A skill set and leadership as we continue to grow as a world class organization. You are a valuable business partner, finding new and better ways of working by leveraging digital capabilities. You’ll become involved in, but not limited to, planning, reporting, analyses, and initiatives that will impact important decisions around the growth and development of Verizon business. 

• Develop a team of professionals and guide overall strategic & tactical direction. 

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial planning, reporting & analyses for the business.

• Oversee the creation and communication of executive reviews, financial/operational storytelling, and insights.

• Drive continuous improvement and scope expansion efforts through project identification & prioritization, resource alignment & utilization, digital and automation tool & system integration strategy.

• Be a trusted advisor by providing valuable decision support and guidance to Business Partners.

• Perform and present operational reviews to FPAS executive leadership on the team’s strategy, development, initiatives, accomplishments, risks, and areas of opportunity.

• Actively participate in the cultural and professional development of FPAS as a world class organization through Mentor/Mentee relationships and various activities offered.

• Driving data-derived insights across the business domain by developing advanced statistical models, machine learning algorithms and computational algorithms based on business initiatives.

• Directing the gathering of data, assessing data validity and synthesizing data into large analytics datasets to support project goals.

• Analyzing structured and unstructured data using data mining/statistical/machine learning/deep learning tools, Data visualization, Digital/Web analytics tools and techniques and storytelling.

• Building and training statistical models and machine learning algorithms.

• Preparing all the supporting documents and reports.

What we’re looking for...

You have strong analytical skills, and are eager to work in a collaborative environment with global teams to drive ML application in business problems, develop end to end analytical solutions and communicate insights and findings to leadership. You work independently and are always willing to learn new technologies. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are able to interact with various partners and multi-functional teams to implement data science driven business solutions.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Four or more years of relevant work experience.

• Experience in advanced analytics/ predictive modeling in a consulting role.

• Experience with all phases of end-to-end Analytics project, such as (but not limited to): Ingestion, Munging, Model Building, Validation, Operationalization, Monitoring.

• Experience building models using statistical techniques such as Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning models, Deep learning, Text classification etc.

• Knowledge of Python, Sql, PySpark, Scala and/or other languages and tools.

• Experience with visualization software like Qlik Sense, Tableau, or Looker.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Master's degree.

• Experience working in analytical projects in the telecom domain.

• Experience working in analytical projects in telecom (or) finance domain.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Experience in SQL (Teradata, GCP), ETL and data lake.

• Experience in integrating any of the GenAI tools.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Experience presenting to and influencing functional leaders and partners.

• Ability to work effectively independently and willingness to learn new technologies.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.