Data Scientist

H&R Block • Full-time • Remote (Missouri, United States, US) • $91k - $145.60k / year • 7h ago

Our Company

We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results. It’s an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block!

What you'll do...

Join our team and help turn data into meaningful solutions that drive impact. In this role, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business to integrate insights from multiple data sources, uncover opportunities, and shape smarter decision-making. As a trusted internal consultant, you’ll apply Analytics and Machine Learning to enhance the client experience and bring innovative ideas to life.

Day to day, you'll...

Consult with internal clients to understand proposed projects. Conduct appropriate analyses to estimate project impacts
Design and develop methods and systems to generate actionable insights and solutions for our clients
Develop and code algorithms and automated processes to cleanse, integrate and evaluate large datasets from multiple sources
Apply appropriate techniques to develop models that support H&R Block clients and business partners
Interpret and communicate insights and findings from analysis and experiments in a compelling manner to Product, Service, Marketing and business managers
Other duties as assigned

Education

What you'll bring to the team...

Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Operations Research, or other related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Experience

Hands-on model development, statistical methodologies, or quantitative analysis experience
Experience working with big data, big data platforms & architectures
Expertise in Python and SQL
Proficiency in application of frequently used ML algorithms
Ability to use a systematic approach in solving problems through analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions
Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a diverse work group

It would be even better if you also had...

Expertise in data architectures & data modeling, APIs, and leveraging big data through distributed computing
Experience working with real-time or near real-time data
Understanding of software development principles

Why work for us

Since 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You’ll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being.

Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law.

Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.

Pay Range

$91,000.00 - $145,600.00/Yr.