Simulation Optimization Analyst. The University of Vermont

Duties & Responsibilities: Sr. Simulation Optimization Analyst Marketshare is growing and looking for an extraordinary Sr. Simulation Optimization Analyst to join our team. Our Saas offerings capitalize on use of big analytics on big data to help Fortune 500 companies optimize their advertising and marketing spend. Our goal is to deliver innovative and intuitive user experience for brand marketers to make better budget allocation decisions on a day to day basis. We have created an advanced predictive analytics big data platform on the cloud that crunches large volumes of data, builds and applies models to allow the marketers to run what-if scenarios on real life budget allocation situations and get a recommendation on better allocation. MarketShare Named One of LA's 10 Hottest Start-ups by Inc. In this role you will use your theoretical and applied experience using Matlab to define, apply, and conduct simulation/optimization projects within the marketing and advertising science space. This role is in the Science and Innovation Department which works with the internal client project teams involving large scale custom data sets, advanced time series and cross section econometrics for demand generation, and proprietary simulation and optimization algorithms. Your specific mission is to build the most sophisticated analytical engine that delivers a user equalizing product experience that puts actionable insights front and center while keeping the complexity completely behind the curtain. Do you want to run along the cutting edge with an all-star lineup of experts in computer science, software engineering, marketing science, operation research and marketing strategy? Are you are ready to be challenged every day? Meet us at the crossroads of Mad Men, Math, and Scientific Computing and help us blaze the marketing analytics trail. Responsibilities: *Architecting and developing the design, specification, and execution of client funded simulation and optimization projects *Supporting the development and testing of programming codes to transform predictive and forecasting model equations into computer programming algorithms *Hands-on client delivery for templates and approaches for simulation and optimization algorithms within the Optimizer platform *Performing advanced mathematical programming and simulations/forecasts to support client engagements *Developing process/tech with the goal of radically cutting cycle time for simulation and optimization projects as well as improving the execution time for simulation and optimization algorithms *Leading or co-leading the design, specification and execution of complex quantitative and computational modeling and optimization projects globally *Defining and developing product line extensions for services and new versions of the Optimizer platform *Collaborating with econometricians and academics with analytical methodology development and testing *Providing on-going thought and science leadership to innovation and IP development for MarketShare (e.g. leveraging operations research and economics background to innovate in Market Response Modeling, leveraging computer science background for emerging technologies, etc) *Maintain a team-oriented working environment that promotes a high level of personal commitment and accountability and a continued focus on quality and efficiency *Increase team output through innovation and focus, and deliver relevant, scalable, innovative, concept to successful implementation while going Mach III with your hair on fire

Position Qualifications: What We Look For As a company developing innovative and ground-breaking solutions for our clients, we recognize that candidates from distinct backgrounds may be a good potential fit. Our ideal candidates possess previous experience delivering scalable SaaS products, and quite comfortable with data intensive, analytics products from concept to launch. Must Haves: (please highlight your experience specifically with enterprise Saas based predictive analytics products) *MS or PhD degree in Computer Science with strong programming skills in Matlab, good command of SQL, and additional exposure to Optimization and Statistics *Experience in object-oriented programming and design patterns, handling large data sets and data mining/machine learning, statistical and mathematical modeling, and exact/heuristic optimization algorithms *Direct hands-on design, development, and delivery experience of data, models, and algorithms in applied decisions support systems are desired *Excellent written and verbal communication skills are must *A strong orientation and understanding of working with client facing deadlines is a must *Exposure to marketing science and mathematical economics is helpful. *A good team player, high level of personal commitment & 'can do' attitude About Us MarketShare is an analytics company that enables businesses to grow more efficiently via cross-media attribution and marketing optimization through our platform of combined technology, data, modeling and business intelligence solutions. We are reshaping the way companies think about advertising and marketing their products and services and deliver unprecedented recommendations and checkpoints to help them achieve the best possible ROI via marketing. The mathematics and modeling behind our work are globally recognized and respected as industry-leading. We pride ourselves on a track record of developing ground-breaking innovations in predictive analytics and software, and delivering insights that exceed client expectations, which has led to continued growth and long-term client relationships. MarketShare is currently powering marketing and media insights for many of the Fortune 500 companies, leading ad agencies and large media conglomerates around the world. We have helped direct over $100 billion in marketing spend for clients in over 45 countries and all U.S. DMA's. MarketShare provides a unique opportunity for professionals seeking to develop and grow their skills in marketing, analytics, consulting, and project management through intensive client engagements and ongoing firm development. MarketShare was recently named one of "LA's 10 Hottest Start-ups" by Inc.(http://www2.inc.com/ss/em-maier/los-angeles-10-hottest-start-ups#6) After closing our most recent funding round of $38 million(http://www.marketshare.com/connect/news-press/321-marketshare-announces-38-million-investment-to-accelerate-technology-enhancements-and-global-expansion), we're looking to push the marketing industry forward. MarketShare team has grown worldwide across Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, London, Tokyo, and Bangalore. Outside Recruiters: Please do not contact MarketShare Employees with unsolicited resumes. Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/3q97753

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Contact Email: tduccini@marketshare.com

Application Deadline: 12/14/2013