The Disney and Decision Science & Integration (DDSI) consulting team within Disney Parks, Experiences & Consumer Products is responsible for supporting clients across The Walt Disney Company including Direct-to-Consumer & International, Media Networks (e.g., ABC, ESPN), Studio Entertainment (e.g., The Walt Disney Studios, Disney Theatrical Group) and Disney Parks, Experiences & Consumer Products. DDSI leverages technology, data analytics, statistical and econometric modeling to explore opportunities, shape business decisions and drive business value. In this position, you will leverage analytics to support Disney Parks, Experiences & Consumer Products projects including pricing, financial forecasting, content analytics and other ad hoc work. The ideal candidate will be able to dive deep in order to understand a business problem, identify the right data sources, facilitate data access, utilize the appropriate statistical methods to rigorously analyze data and successfully present the results. They are also collaborative and focused on continuous improvement. We will be considering talent to fill Consultant and/or Sr. Consultant level positions. Both will report to a Managing Consultant. Responsibilities Exercise project leadership – Support the team and project through analysis, modeling, and project management for key Disney client deliverables Collaborate with key partners - Act as a liaison with highly technical teams such as Decision Science, Technology and external vendors/consultants Analyze - Collect and analyze large data sets including gathering requirements and documenting the current business process Independent Contributor - Manage and prioritize multiple tasks independently in a fast-paced environment Basic Qualifications One to three years of experience in an analytics or consulting role Demonstrated experience performing exploratory and quantitative analysis Proficiency in acquiring, organizing, cleansing and manipulating large amounts of data Ability to simplify complex analytics into recommendations that are easily understood and executable Knowledge of databases, SQL, R, Python and other such tools and technologies Demonstrated exceptional written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills Proven willingness and ability to learn tasks quickly and be resourceful in seeking solutions Detail oriented, self-motivated and flexible Highly collaborative with ability to work in cross-functional teams and influence decision makers Exceptional learning orientation and dedication to ongoing skills development Preferred Qualifications Experience analyzing small and large data sets and developing statistical models Excellent client orientation and customer service skills, internal or external consulting experience Passion for the Disney brand Required Education Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field Preferred Education Master’s degree with specialization in Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Management Science Additional Information We strongly encourage applicants to upload a copy of their resume and to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for an interview. About Disney Parks & Resorts Walt Disney Parks and Resorts are where dreams come true. More than sixty years ago, Walt Disney created a new kind of entertainment families could experience together, immersed in detailed atmospheres and vibrant storytelling. His vision now includes a collection of six of the world’s leading family vacation destinations – Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, Calif.; Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; Tokyo Disney Resort, Urayasu, Chiba, Japan; Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, France; Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, located on Lantau Island; and Shanghai Disney Resort, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China. In addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts includes the world-class Disney Cruise Line; Disney Vacation Club; Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa; Adventures by Disney, a guided group vacation experience to some of the world’s most popular destinations; and Walt Disney Imagineering, which creates and designs all Disney parks, resorts and attractions. About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Disney Parks & Resorts. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

The Disney Decision Science and Integration (DDSI) organization supports clients across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), including Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products across the globe, Disney Cruise Line, Media Networks (e.g., DATG, ESPN), and Studio Entertainment (e.g., The Walt Disney Studios, Disney Theatrical Group) in the core competencies of yield management, revenue planning, forecasting, pricing and optimization. As a part of the DDSI organization, the Decision Science team provides consulting services and analytical solutions for the various business units across the Walt Disney Company. We specialize in creating innovative scientific models and decision support tools to optimize business decisions (e.g. business intelligence, predictive models, state-of-art optimization and machine learning science). The team consists of experts across many disciplines, including Statistics, Econometrics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, and Applied Mathematics. This position will report to a Decision Science executive and will lead a team of Decision Science Consultants. Responsibilities Position for success - The candidate for this position will be expected to lead and facilitate creation and adoption of new innovative science and technology to ensure the Disney Decision Science team is able to create and implement value-add analytical solutions for the business. This includes the development and movement of analytics tools into the cloud (e.g., AWS and DTSS provided services) and various big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Qubole, Snowflake). This includes migration of existing tools into open source tools (Python/R). Moreover, the candidate will play a key leadership role in projects across the department ensuring all are adopting the latest science and technology standards and best practices. Exercise leadership - Lead and develop a team of analytical professionals who are responsible for data analysis, modeling, solution development, sustainment and, broad product/client management across TWDC. Collaborate with key partners - Lead interactions with our vendors and internal TWDC teams such as Project Management, Data Integration, and various segment specific analytics and technology groups (Corporate, Studios, DATG, ESPN, Consumer Direct, etc.). Consult with executives - Exhibit critical strategic thinking, consulting skills and creative problem solving as this position will be working with fairly senior executives on scoping work, shaping deliverables, setting priorities, hitting deadlines, and communicating solutions into results that can be understood and acted upon. Basic Qualifications Five or more years of decision science implementation experience and three plus years of experience combining advanced analytics, consulting and/or managing analytical teams Deep hands-on experience leading the design, development and deployment of business software at scale and understanding of emerging technology infrastructure, network, compute, storage, and virtualization experience Proven experience with software/system development life cycle (SDLC) and iterative science development methodologies Sufficient understanding of cloud services technology and integration (e.g., Amazon AWS, Spark, etc.) to support the design, architect and implementation of cloud based science solutions Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire team members Proven ability to serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership Successful partnering experience with technology departments, data integration and decision science based resources to solve complex business problems Experience translating and communicating complex problems and solutions to all levels of an organization Preferred Qualifications Seven plus years of decision science implementation experience Experience leading highly-available and fault-tolerant enterprise decision science software deployments Knowledge and use of software configuration management tools Required Education Master of Science degree or equivalent experience Preferred Education PhD in an applied mathematics field (e.g., Operations Research, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, etc.) Additional Information We strongly encourage applicants to upload a copy of their resume and to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for an interview. About Disney Parks & Resorts Walt Disney Parks and Resorts are where dreams come true. More than sixty years ago, Walt Disney created a new kind of entertainment families could experience together, immersed in detailed atmospheres and vibrant storytelling. His vision now includes a collection of six of the world’s leading family vacation destinations – Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, Calif.; Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; Tokyo Disney Resort, Urayasu, Chiba, Japan; Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, France; Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, located on Lantau Island; and Shanghai Disney Resort, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China. In addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts includes the world-class Disney Cruise Line; Disney Vacation Club; Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa; Adventures by Disney, a guided group vacation experience to some of the world’s most popular destinations; and Walt Disney Imagineering, which creates and designs all Disney parks, resorts and attractions. About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Disney Parks & Resorts. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.