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M. A. Mortenson Company

Data Scientist

minneapolis, MN

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Job description

As a Data Scientist at M. A. Mortenson Company in Minneapolis, MN (onsite), you will help model complex business problems and turn data into operational insights. The role supports a data-driven business culture , combining statistical methods, algorithmic approaches, mining, and visualization to improve business performance.

You will develop and execute data plans to obtain, analyze, and translate findings into practical recommendations. From building predictive models to evaluating operational changes, this position emphasizes consistent review of program data and corrective action informed by trends.

Responsibilities

Understand the assigned business challenge and create a plan to identify, obtain, and analyze the data needed to improve business performance

Extract and synthesize information from internal systems, industry reports, public information, field reports, and other data sources to find statistical relationships and convert them into internal operational insights

Perform statistical analyses, randomized controlled trials, and predictive modeling

Apply and integrate statistical and mathematical modeling to work with complex, high-volume data from multiple sources

Develop, analyze, and model operational, economic, management, and other organizational data

Quantify competitive performance across business segments

Evaluate potential operational changes and assess their impact

Design new approaches and methodologies, ideally using AI & ML algorithms when appropriate

Review program data consistently to recommend corrective action when necessary, based on current trends and collected information

Collaborate effectively with people across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, applied mathematics, data science, data analytics, or a related discipline; graduate degree preferred

Minimum 1-4 years of experience in data science

Proficiency with data mining, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis

Full proficiency in SQL, Python, R , or similar coding languages and platforms

Experience with Fabric and Power BI

Basic familiarity with Salesforce , Oracle , and GL/Financial data

Ability to concisely present and explain large amounts of information and complex methods

Analytical thinking with strong attention to detail

Demonstrated experience following complex instructions

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Willingness to advance business ideas that may be unstructured and lack clearly defined outcomes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback

Shown understanding of business operations

Tools You’ll Use

SQL, Python, R

Fabric, Power BI

Salesforce, Oracle

GL/Financial data

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage

Dental plan

401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Compensation: USD 92,300 - 138,500 per year.

Notes: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (for example, H1B, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). Mortenson is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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Worksite address

minneapolis, MN, 55400, US

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