Data Scientist & Revenue Analyst

Taxwell helps everyday Americans get every tax advantage they deserve by finding credits and deductions they never even knew existed. Our tax preparation software offers easy guidance and ensures your maximum tax refund. We strive to build a team of like-minded experts in both tax and technology who align with our brand purpose, are advocates for our customers and have a fresh, non-traditional approach to the tax industry.

Taxwell is a leading digital tax filing platform formed in 2022 from the combination of Drake Software® and TaxAct®. These two longstanding organizations offer customers professional and do-it-yourself digital and downloadable products that are easy-to-use, best-in-class technology, and provide unparalleled customer support. Taxwell brands are a trusted solution for all users including those with complex tax returns. We strive to attract and retain candidates who exemplify our values: performance, perseverance, progress and partnership. Taxwell is an organization of forward thinkers looking to add industry experts to our growing team.

TaxAct is currently seeking an accomplished Data Scientist & Revenue Analyst Analyst to drive revenue optimization efforts across the organization. In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Analytics, with a key focus on building, implementing, and analyzing models that enhance revenue generation. This dynamic position will require you to blend your expertise in data science and analytics with project management skills, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine models aimed at increasing revenue, ranging from simple predictive models to complex data science algorithms.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement models in production, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Act as a project manager for model implementation, coordinating efforts across teams to meet deadlines and ensure successful execution.

• Make business cases detailing the expected impact and cost of these data projects, and prioritize accordingly.

• Analyze the impact of implemented models, providing actionable insights to enhance future strategies.

• Conduct deep dives into revenue performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.

• Work closely with business partners to translate data insights into actionable strategies that drive business value.

• Prepare and present findings to stakeholders, including executive management, in a clear and concise manner.

• Utilize advanced data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) to support business decisions and communicate complex data in an easily digestible format.

• Maintain a proactive mindset with a hands-on approach, ready to dive into details and challenge conventional approaches.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Operations Research, Data Science, or a related quantitative field

• Strong foundation in data science and/statistics

• Strong experience in developing revenue optimization models, with a proven track record of driving measurable results.

• Experience building Data Science models in Python and R

• Ability to manage projects from inception to completion, coordinating across teams and delivering on time.

• Proficiency in analyzing large datasets of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data to uncover insights.

• Expertise in SQL for complex queries and dashboard creation, supporting both ad-hoc analysis and long-term monitoring.

• Advanced skills in data visualization (e.g., Tableau), capable of creating dashboards that inform and influence business decisions.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels.

• A proactive, independent thinker with a strong "can-do" attitude and the confidence to challenge the status quo.

• Ability to deliver insights with creativity and pragmatism, ensuring a clear understanding of their implications for the business.

At Taxwell, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Taxwell welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Taxwell, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions.

Taxwell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under applicable law. Taxwell considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law.

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