Senior Data Scientist

Move Your Career Forward with DAC a Senior Data Scientist Who We Are We are DAC—a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless, forward-thinking strategies. Powered by AI, data, and creative ingenuity, we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpoint—from global audiences to individual store locations.

Role Summary We are seeking a proactive Senior Data Scientist, who will drive the development and implementation of advanced statistical methodologies while maintaining hands-on involvement in model development. This role requires a strategic thinker who can independently develop innovative analytical frameworks, lead client consultations, and contribute to new business development—all while remaining deeply engaged in the technical execution of complex statistical analyses including Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) and beyond.

The ideal candidate will bring strong statistical expertise with the ability to apply rigorous analytical methods to diverse business challenges. You'll be expected to be both a thought leader and a practitioner, setting methodological standards while personally delivering high-impact analyses.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Innovation Develop and champion novel statistical methodologies and analytical frameworks tailored to client needs

Lead client consultations as the primary data science expert, translating complex statistical concepts into strategic business recommendations

Drive new business development by contributing to pitches, proposals, and thought leadership initiatives

Establish best practices for statistical rigor, model validation, and analytical quality across the organization

Proactively identify opportunities to apply advanced analytics to solve emerging business challenges

Hands-On Technical Delivery Personally build and deploy sophisticated statistical models including MMM, causal inference models, time series forecasting, and experimental design frameworks

Lead end-to-end model development from hypothesis formation through data preparation, model building, validation, and deployment

Conduct advanced statistical analyses using techniques such as hierarchical Bayesian modeling, machine learning, and econometric methods

Design and analyze experiments including A/B tests, geo-lift studies, and synthetic control methods

Develop custom analytical solutions that go beyond standard approaches to address unique client challenges

Client & Stakeholder Management Present findings and recommendations directly to C-suite executives and senior stakeholders

Build trusted advisor relationships with clients through strategic engagement and thought partnership

Translate technical insights into compelling narratives that drive strategic decision-making

Lead cross-functional collaboration with media, strategy, and creative teams to ensure analytical insights are actionable

Technical Infrastructure & Innovation Architect scalable analytical solutions using modern data science tools and cloud platforms

Drive automation initiatives to increase efficiency and reproducibility of analyses

Evaluate and implement emerging statistical techniques and technologies

Explore AI and GenAI applications to enhance analytical capabilities and client solutions

Mentor team members on advanced statistical concepts and methodological approaches

Required Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related quantitative field4-5 years of hands-on experience in applied statistics, data science, or quantitative research

Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing analytical approaches to business problems

Experience presenting to senior stakeholders and executive audiences

Technical Expertise Expert-level proficiency in statistical programming (Python or R) with ability to write production-quality code

Deep understanding of statistical theory including…