Acxiom is hiring a part-time Data Scientist Intern for its Automotive team in Conway, Arkansas. The intern will use data science, statistical modeling, data visualization, and audience development techniques to support data-driven storytelling, build and optimize models, and transition projects into production systems.
Responsibilities
Leverage education and experience in data visualization to support data-driven storytelling initiatives across the tower focusing on GM as a first priority
Leverage Acxiom’s data and data available through established partnerships with brands like Equifax, Polk and Commerce Signals to develop opportunities for creating high-value audiences and other models
Help coordinate and prepare for activities designed to build, test and perfect data solution
Apply algorithms relying on knowledge of statistical modeling to improve the performance/quality of existing products
Build, evaluate and optimize models
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand business and insight goals
Collaborate with other data scientists and team leads to define requirements including data sources, patterns, and implementation
Work with the account team to transition development projects to production systems
Qualification
Required
The Auto team seeks an intern working toward a master's degree in business administration (MBA) or similar graduate degree
As part of their studies, ideal candidates should be focused on marketing analytics, data science and visualization, business analysis and (but not limited to) statistics and market research
20-25 hours/week work dedication during the semester and up to 40/week during breaks and summer
Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 - May 2028
Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in Business, Coursework in a quantitative field (Data Science, Statistics, Math) or related degree programs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Basic to moderate SQL experience to model and identify patterns
Preferred
Familiarity with data platforms, analytics and visualization solutions like Google Cloud Platform, Google Analytics, Tableau and Looker is also preferred
Experience with applying statistics and data science tools on datasets
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, etc
Ability to read and understand java logs and xml to identify issues
Ability to leverage critical data-driven thinking and enthusiasm for translating data into actionable insight to generate consistently accurate and useful analysis and models
Balances desire for quantitative rigor with realities of inconsistent business data
Attention to detail and time management delivering high quality work for multiple projects across several engagements while meeting deadlines
Coursework in a quantitative field (Data Science, Statistics, Math) or related degree programs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software is a plus
Benefits
Homebased work location in Conway, Arkansas
Acxiom invests in its culture and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Acxiom is a SaaS-based company providing enterprise data analytics to fuel data-driven results.
