Lead Advanced Analytics at AT&T in Atlanta, GA

Lead Advanced Analytics Location: Atlanta, Georgia Lead Advanced Analytics ABOUT THE ROLE This is an opportunity to join the Distribution Analytics team. Our team provides strategic support for Mass Markets distribution, including forward looking channel modeling, near term channel optimization, and long-term planning and volume management.  This role will support the analysis of retail and non-retail portfolio assets.   Experience in GIS platforms and strong financial acumen preferred. AT&T WIRELESS IS THE PLACE TO BE. DO YOU WANT IN? This role is pivotal in developing and presenting forecasts and key insights to our leaders, enabling impactful business decisions. As a leader, you will be instrumental in achieving our business goals, working in a fast-paced environment with executives, and driving strategic initiatives. You should be organized, strategic, detail-oriented and feel comfortable working with executives in a fast-paced environment. THE PERFECT CANDIDATE – Visionary and Analytical: You excel at big-picture thinking, economic returns, and structuring ambiguity into clear deliverables. Confident and Adaptable: You can seamlessly step in for your boss, handle "white space" with ease, and turn industry trends into actionable insights. You can structure ambiguity into deliverables that everyone can understand. Tech-Savvy: You love technology and getting “hands on” to understand new technologies, proof of concepts, and capabilities. Team Player: You work well across teams and multiple stakeholders. People seek you out for your knowledge and insights. Accountable and Driven: Accountability is your middle name. You finish what you start, develop data-informed narratives, and stay ahead of potential challenges. Excellent Communicator: You excel in communication, ensuring clarity in every step and maintaining a strong sense of urgency. You’re a developer of succinct, presentable data-informed narratives, and you’re always a step ahead—formulating answers to solve problems we can’t yet see on the horizon. Communication is a strong suit for you, and you don’t leave people guessing about the next step. You have a strong sense of urgency.  On day one, you’ll be ready to galvanize our work. Your old boss will be devastated when you leave. KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Data Analysis and Interpretation: Gather, analyze, and interpret diverse data sets to solve a variety of business problems, predict behaviors, and identify causal relationships, trigger points, and predictions. Well-versed with Relational (Ex- Oracle or MySQL) and/or Data Warehouse data storage (Ex- Snowflake or Databricks Delta Lake). Data sources including but not limited to internal and external sources, datalakes, data warehouses such as eCDW, BIDW, etc. • Statistical Methods and Decision Support: Apply a range of advanced statistical methods to quantify data variances and uses traditional modeling techniques to support decision-making. Most common tools are Tableau, Palantir, PowerBI (AI Insights), Databricks, AWS Azure, Synapse, H2O Driverless AI, etc. • Business Case Development and Analytics Tools: Develop business cases and create complex models utilizing big data analytics tools (Ex- Tableau, Power BI AI Insights, Databricks) for modeling and process integration, and to make recommendations for improvements to processes, financials, business models, etc. Build and test predictive models on various data samples and verifies their accuracy in real-world scenarios (Ex- Linear/Logistic Regression, Time Series). • Reporting and Business Insights: Develop visualizations such as dashboards, reports and charts, and advise business partners on data patterns and relationships to recommend strategic directions. Advise business partners with regard to patterns and relationships in data to recommend business direction or outcomes. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 6+ years of experience in business, marketing or finance with a proven track record in managing complex data projects and teams. Strong hands‑on command of data and advanced SQL skills. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with AI techniques. Familiarity with Snowflake, Python, Tableau, and PowerBI. Experience in developing and managing forecasting models, including time series analysis and regression models. Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and VBA scripting. Strong analytical skills to identify trends and develop actionable insights. Creative problem-solving abilities with a keen understanding of marketplace and consumer dynamics. Excellent strategic skills for driving data-driven approaches and constructing leadership reviews. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders. Proven leadership and team management experience to guide and mentor junior team members. Strong presentation skills, with the ability to articulate strategy concisely and effectively. Experience with GIS, Mapping Platforms and Spatial Analytics Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired from an accredited University in a Quantitative field of study such as Data Science, Math, Statistics, Engineering or Physics. 6+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas. Our Lead Advanced Analytics earns between $128,400 - $192,600 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage 401(k) plan Tuition reimbursement program Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) Paid Parental Leave Paid Caregiver Leave Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected Adoption Reimbursement Disability Benefits (short term and long term) Life and Accidental Death Insurance Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Extensive employee wellness programs Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone Call to action If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. Ready to join our team? Apply today! This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Weekly Hours: 40 Time Type: Regular Location: Atlanta, Georgia, Dallas, Texas Salary Range: $128,400.00 - $215,800.00 It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Additional Locations: Dallas, Texas