Junior Data Scientist- Philadelphia District - Quick Hire!

Aramark Sports + Entertainment, a division of Aramark, is a prominent leader in providing food and facilities services to sports and entertainment venues across the United States and beyond. Headquartered in Philadelphia, this dynamic company operates in multiple locations, including iconic venues such as Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field, and Subaru Park.

Aramark Sports + Entertainment specializes in delivering exceptional guest experiences through innovative solutions and superior service, catering to millions of consumers who attend events at sports stadiums and entertainment arenas. The company is well known for its commitment to innovation and the effective use of data to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Within Aramark, the Data Science division serves as the heart of analytics and insight generation, steering the company’s strategy through data-driven decision making. This division employs advanced analytical tools, including machine learning, predictive modeling, and AI-powered applications, to interpret operational and consumer data.

Their efforts optimize service delivery and drive the guest hospitality experience forward, ensuring Aramark remains at the forefront of service provision in the competitive sports and entertainment industry.

The Junior Data Scientist role, based in Philadelphia, supports the Sports + Entertainment portfolio by focusing on data analysis related to food and beverage trends across various Philadelphia venues tied to notable professional sports teams like the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Eagles, and Philadelphia Union.

This is a full-time position centered around critical data governance tasks, performing advanced analysis and modeling, and making actionable recommendations based on data to unlock new business opportunities. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams and using statistical methods and modern data science techniques to provide insights that improve operational performance and customer engagement.

Key responsibilities include analyzing consumer behavior by leveraging diverse datasets such as purchasing and dining information, integrating labor tracking, Point of Sale (POS), and inventory data systems to identify inefficiencies, and proposing improvements to optimize operations.

The Junior Data Scientist will also develop automated reporting workflows to streamline performance tracking across multiple venues and support scalable data pipeline development with technologies like Python, R, and SQL. Additionally, the candidate will assist in building AI-powered applications and conducting machine learning experiments under the guidance of senior data science managers.

This role offers significant exposure to innovative data science applications within a leading sports and entertainment service provider and is ideal for early-career professionals seeking growth and impact in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in an analytical or data science role
• proficiency in Python or R for data manipulation and transformation
• familiarity with SQL for data querying and analysis
• knowledge of data science workflows including data cleaning, feature engineering, and predictive modeling
• strong organizational and time management skills
• understanding of statistics, experimental design, and core data science concepts
• effective communication skills
• willingness to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

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