Data Science Analyst

Our storyAt Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."Our Values:Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.Learn more at  Role We are seeking a curious, analytical, and business-savvy Data Science Analyst to support data-driven decision-making across Commercial, Financial, and HR domains. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with large datasets, building predictive models, and translating complex data into actionable insights. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover trends, optimize performance, and support strategic initiatives through advanced analytics.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze structured and unstructured data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for business improvement.Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Glue, SQL and PySparkDevelop and orchestrate data transformation workflows using AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda'sBuild and validate predictive models, statistical analyses, and machine learning algorithms to support forecasting, segmentation, and optimization.Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) and feature engineering to prepare datasets for modeling.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into analytical questions.Communicate findings through clear visualizations, dashboards, and presentations using tools like Power BI or Quick Sight or Tableau.Support the deployment and monitoring of models in production environments in collaboration with data engineering teams.Ensure data quality and integrity through validation checks and documentation.Stay current with industry trends, tools, and techniques in data science and analytics.Required Skills & QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field.3–5 years of experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, or machine learning.Proficiency in:Python or R for data analysis and modelingSQL, PySpark for data extraction and manipulationData visualization tools (Power BI, Quick Sight ,Tableau)Machine learning libraries (scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, etc.)Experience working with enterprise data sources such as AWS Redshift, Salesforce, Workday.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.Ability to communicate technical insights to non-technical audiences.Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and compliance standards is a plusAlight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.BenefitsWe offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options. By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.  You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.Our commitment to InclusionWe celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Equal Opportunity Policy StatementAlight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their  recruiter.Authorization to work in the Employing CountryApplicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. DISCLAIMER:Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. DISCLAIMER:Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units..