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Business Data Scientist

  • Houston, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 23, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Develop and deploy advanced machine learning models and analytics to drive strategic business decisions and operational efficiency. Integrate data from ERP, CRM, and macroeconomic sources while maintaining dashboards and ensuring data governance compliance.

Job details

This position will partner with cross-functional teams to extract, model, and visualize data from ERP, CRM, and external macroeconomic sources. Using Python, Snowflake, and Power BI, the role will develop predictive and segmentation models, deliver actionable business analytics, create dashboards and KPIs, identify trends and performance drivers, and translate complex data into insights that improve forecasting, resource allocation, operational efficiency, and bottom-line results. The position will also support data-governance initiatives to ensure consistent, reliable, and trusted information across the organization. RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop and deliver advanced analytics and machine learning models to support business performance and strategic decisions. * Integrate ERP, CRM, and macro‑economic data to generate actionable insights for leadership and functional teams. * Design, implement, and deploy predictive, classification, clustering, and optimization models. * Create and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools to monitor key performance indicators. * Conduct data mining, statistical analysis, and visualizations to identify trends and improvement opportunities. * Collaborate with stakeholders to drive adoption of analytics‑based process changes. * Participate in data‑governance initiatives to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance. * Document requirements, support change management, and assist in process‑improvement projects. * Manage large‑scale data processing workflows in Snowflake and ensure cloud‑based data infrastructure reliability. * Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences. * Perform other work related tasks as assigned. * Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or related field. * 5+ years of experience, or equivalent education, in data science, analytics, or business analysis in a manufacturing or industrial environment (preferred). * Proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern analytics libraries for machine learning and statistical modeling. * Demonstrated ability to build models that drive revenue growth, cost reduction, and bottom‑line improvement. * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaborative teamwork skills. * Experience with process innovation, change management, and continuous improvement methodologies. * Action‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities and business acumen. Preferred Qualifications * Master’s/Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or related field. * Strong experience with Snowflake for data warehousing, integration, and analytics. * Expertise in Power BI for data visualization, dashboard creation, and reporting. * Hands‑on experience with ERP and CRM systems and large, multi‑dimensional data sets.

What you’ll do

Develop and deploy advanced machine learning models and analytics to drive strategic business decisions and operational efficiency. Integrate data from ERP, CRM, and macroeconomic sources while maintaining dashboards and ensuring data governance compliance.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and at least 5 years of experience in data science or analytics. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern machine learning libraries is essential, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Listed skills

  • Data visualization · Preferred
  • Power BI · Preferred
  • Change Management · Preferred
  • SQL · Preferred
  • ERP systems · Preferred
  • Machine learning · Preferred
  • CRM Systems · Preferred
  • Process Improvement · Preferred
  • Stakeholder Management · Preferred
  • Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Python
  • Snowflake
  • Power BI
  • SQL
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Mining
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Data Visualization
  • Data Governance
  • ERP Systems
  • CRM Systems
  • Change Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Process Improvement
  • Stakeholder Management
  • SQL (Programming Language)
  • Dashboard
  • Communication
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Data Warehousing
  • Reliability
  • Workflow Management
  • Environment Health And Safety
  • Business Acumen
  • Business Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Data Science
  • Snowflake (Data Warehouse)
  • Data Quality
  • Revenue Growth
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Economics
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Data Processing
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Forecasting
  • Computer Science
  • Teamwork
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Resource Allocation
  • Advanced Analytics
  • Statistics
  • Cost Reduction
  • Reporting Tools
  • Data Infrastructure
  • Statistical Modeling

Job areas

  • Data & Analytics
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Data Scientist
  • Systems Analysts
  • Data Scientists