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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Scientist - Forecasting - **Company:** CVS Health - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $101,970.0 - $203,940.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Build Automation, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Information Engineering, Github, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office Live Meeting, Machine Learning, Standard Sql, Azure Machine Learning, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Gitlab, Production Code, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpmyjj ## About the Role + **3+** years of work experience as a Data Scientist in retail, consulting, or a related field + Hands on experience with building statistical, machine learning, and deep learning models + Strong Python and SQL skills,proficiencyin working with large datasets + Experience writing modular, production ready code + Experience working with a data engineering/MLOpsteam to productionize data science models, familiarity with version control (GitLab or GitHub), and cloud-based ML platforms (Azure ML, GCP Vertex AI, or similar) + Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, engineering, or a related field + Willingness to learn from teammates and to provide technical direction and informalmentorship to junior data scientists, whileremaininghands-on with model development + Excellent communication and presentation skills, with attention to detail and ability to document technical decisions and model assumptions clearly enough for cross-functional and globally distributed teams to align without a live meeting + Worked in an agile environment, has the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs Preferred Qualifications + **5+** years of work experience as a Data Scientist or Senior Data Scientist in retail, consulting, or a related field + Demonstrated experience building and scaling predictive models in a production environment across a diverse, evolving product portfolio + Understanding of retail merchandising concepts such as pricing, promotion, or assortment, or experience on a team focused on supply chain, inventory, or operations analytics + M.S. or PhD in a quantitative field such as mathematics, engineering, physics, or equivalent + Portfolio of technical work samples, such as sanitized case studies, publications, conference talks, or a publicgitrepowherepermittedby a prior employer Education + Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, engineering, ora relatedfield.Masterdegree/PhD preferred ## Description + Build and extend the demand forecasting foundation behind CVS Retail's Unified Forecasting Platform, translating business requirements into testable hypotheses and measurable metrics, building predictive models to understand localized trends and the competitive environment, and measuring short- and long-term customer impacts for merchandising decisions. + Guide the technical approach,leveragelarge datasets and high-performance computing techniques to build scalable, deployment ready models that work well with CVS Retail's diverse product portfolio, and develop robust methodologies and metrics to assess model performance + Utilize the latest developments in generative models (LLMs and other AI models) to improve model performance and rethink the deployment readiness and scalability of those models + Identifyand build automation opportunities using AI agents to reduce manual effort across the broader analytics workflow + Develop andleveragein-depth knowledge of Retail Merchandising business processes, translate key drivers of business value to analytics opportunities, and simulate impact of business decisions to improve customer experience + Work cross functionally with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders, including business partners, engineers, and other data and analytics teams, sharing progress and findings as the work develops + Present insights-driven analytical results, recommendations, and go forward planning to guide stakeholders and senior leadership ## Related Videos - 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