Data Scientist II - Marketing Science

About Leaf Home At Leaf Home, we are powered by people on a single mission to make homeownership easy. We’ve crafted a team of the very best to ensure we make a difference by winning every day. In addition to serving our customers, Leaf Home strives to build a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work® as well as a multi-year recipient of Top Workplaces recognition. From competitive medical benefits to people-focused committees like the Women’s Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and VetConnect, we are dedicated to making Leaf Home a workplace where you can win every day. Come grow your career with us. Why Leaf Home We Win – Being driven every day to win is who we arePeople Powered – Recognized as a top Ohio and U.S. workplace by Great Place to Work®, Energage, and moreFamily Feel with Enterprise-Level Resources – You are important to us, and we’ve built a culture you’ll loveSupport – Inclusion, sustainability, and reliability surround everything we doPersonal Growth – Dedicated to providing resources and encouragement for employee growthMobility – Locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, with continued expansion Position Summary Leaf Home is seeking a sharp and experienced Data Scientist to join our Data Science team. In this role, you will serve as a dedicated analytical partner to Marketing while working as part of the broader enterprise Data Science organization. You will apply statistical modeling, experimentation, causal inference, and machine learning to help the organization understand marketing effectiveness, improve investment decisions, and identify opportunities for growth. This role extends beyond developing models. You will help own and evolve analytical capabilities from problem definition and methodology development through implementation, interpretation, and business adoption. The ideal candidate combines strong statistical and technical skills with business judgment and an interest in understanding how Marketing decisions are made. While Marketing will be the role's primary area of focus, you will collaborate with Data Science peers and business partners across the organization to develop solutions that can scale across channels, verticals, and use cases. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Own and advance Marketing Science capabilities, including marketing mix modeling (MMM), incrementality measurement, attribution methodology, forecasting, and marketing optimization. Partner closely with Marketing leaders and channel owners to translate strategic questions into rigorous analytical approaches and clear, actionable recommendations. Translate complex model outputs, assumptions, uncertainty, and limitations into recommendations that Marketing and executive stakeholders can use to make investment decisions. Develop fit-for-purpose analytical products and tools to make Data Science outputs accessible and actionable for business users. Partner with experimentation resources to design and evaluate tests, connect experimental evidence with broader marketing measurement, and use causal evidence to validate and improve models such as MMM and attribution. Evaluate marketing effectiveness across channels, geographies, audiences, and business units, helping distinguish observed performance from incremental impact and identify opportunities to improve allocation of marketing investment. Contribute to the development of new Data Science capabilities in emerging areas such as workforce analytics, geographic intelligence, anomaly detection, external signal integration, operational forecasting, and AI-enabled decision support. Foster and deepen the culture of data-driven decision making across the organization. Conduct exploratory and ad hoc analyses to support evolving business needs and strategic questions. Experience And Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred. Strong foundation in statistics and applied modeling, including regression, predictive modeling, model validation, uncertainty, and related quantitative methods. Experience with marketing measurement, marketing mix modeling, incrementality, attribution, experimentation, media optimization, or related Marketing Science applications is strongly preferred. Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex methodologies, tradeoffs, assumptions, and findings to technical and nontechnical audiencesMust be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Or Certifications Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or other applicable programming languages. Travel Requirements Occasional overnight travel is required (1-10%) Overtime/Additional Hours Requirements Additional and non-standard hours may be required (exempt). Physical Requirements Normal office environment. Performs indoor work in a climate-controlled environment. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Are We Your Company? Focused On Growth Leaf Home Is Dominating The Home Improvement Industry As We Continue To Grow. We Work Hard And Play Harder. With Offices Across The U.S. And Canada, Our Diverse Team Spans Marketing, Sales, Installation, And Service. We Are Committed To Employee Growth Through Innovating, Always – Providing cutting-edge solutions for employees and customersPartnering with Our Customers – Building trusted relationships at the core of everything we doEmpowering Employees – Creating opportunities for growth and success in a supportive environmentSupporting Our Communities – Giving back to the places our customers and employees call home What We Offer Industry-leading compensation packageCompetitive medical, dental, and vision benefits after 60 daysRetirement savings plan with company matchPaid parental leave and generous paid time off programsOn-campus fitness programs and meal delivery servicesComprehensive health, wellbeing, financial wellness, and childcare benefitsOpportunities for growth and advancement Additional Perks Employee assistance program with 24/7 legal, financial, and counseling supportEmployee discount marketplace with thousands of savings optionsFlexible Gym membership Employee resource groups, including VetConnect and the Women’s Committee Awards and Recognition Leaf Home Has Been Recognized As a Top Workplace By The Plain Dealer, Is a Multi-year Recipient Of Top Workplaces USA By Energage, And Is Great Place To Work® Certified™. Additional Recognitions Include Remodeling 550 list placementsQualified Remodeler Top 500 rankingsSmart Culture Awards for employee-focused cultureInc. 5000 and Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest growth recognition For a full list of awards, visit www.leafhome.com/press/. Diversity and Equal Opportunity Leaf Home is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, in accordance with applicable law. Americans With Disabilities Act Statement And Contact Leaf Home is committed to honoring the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to adarecruiting@leafhome.com.