Decision Scientist - Course Developer/Instructor
Core
Design and teach applied data science courses while consulting on decision science frameworks to shape business decisions across Disney.
Role type
Decision Scientist (Course Developer/Instructor)
Builds
Data science training programs and decision science solutions for internal business units
Domain
Corporate Finance, Entertainment, Theme Parks, Cruise Line
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Teaching technical concepts to non-experts, Technical slide/script creation, Programming (R, Python, Julia), Advanced Statistics (Bayesian, GLM, Time Series), Optimization (Mixed-integer, Nonlinear, Stochastic), Econometrics (Difference-in-differences, IV, Panel data), Machine Learning (Boosting, Random forests, Neural networks)
Preferred skills
Strategic decision shaping in complex environments, Decision theory/System dynamics expertise, Translating methods for non-technical leaders, Data science training development
Technologies
R, Python, Julia
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver applied data science courses, Provide office hour consultations for business professionals, Research and implement decision science frameworks, Present science results to business partners, Identify and apply best practices in advanced analytics
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC