[Remote] Data Scientist III - FES
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. They are seeking a Data Scientist III to drive predictive insights through a cross-vertical enterprise lens, translating fan signals into measurable enterprise value through advanced segmentation and targeting models.ResponsibilitiesDevelop a deep understanding of the end-to-end customer lifecycle across all Fanatics lines of business, building a unified view of fan behavior across commerce, betting, collectibles, and mediaBuild, deploy, and iterate on Lifetime Value (LTV) models, including probabilistic frameworks and retention-based approaches, to improve enterprise customer segmentation and cross-sell opportunitiesDesign and implement churn, reactivation, and propensity models that feed directly into loyalty, CRM, and promotional decision-making across business unitsApply causal inference and uplift modeling to measure true incremental value of cross-BU promotions and personalization strategiesDevelop analytical and science frameworks that facilitate enterprise trade-offs and executive decision-making across business unitsBuild strong relationships with stakeholders across Advertising & Loyalty, Betting & Gaming, and eCommerce & Collectibles to drive an ecosystem-wide data mindsetSkillsA minimum of 3-5 years proven experience in a data science or advanced analytics roleDegree in a quantitative field, e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, or Computer Science, EconomicsStrong SQL proficiency and strong proficiency in Python, with experience building and validating machine learning modelsHands-on experience with LTV or customer value modeling (probabilistic frameworks, retention curve modeling, or cohort-based CLV) in a consumer, subscription, or transactional environmentProven experience with experiment design in loyalty or promotional contextsStrong grasp of survival analysis and its application to customer churn and retention modelingDemonstrated ability to partner with stakeholders, earning trust through data-driven insights and clear communicationOutcome-oriented and data-driven; comfortable navigating fast-paced, high-growth environmentsPrior experience with multi-brand or multi-product customer data, identity resolution, or unified customer modeling across verticalsExperience experimenting with Generative AI solutions (e.g., LLM-based analysis, automation, or insight generation) and identifying opportunities to apply them within a commercial analytics environmentCompany OverviewFanatics is a global sports platform reimagining the fan experience across gear, trading cards, sports betting, content, events, and more. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.fanaticsinc.com.Company H1B SponsorshipFanatics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.