Data Scientist, Long-Term Forecast Analytics

Ford Motor Company

. Develop and analyze future vehicle pricing and volume forecasts against business plans and scenarios .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,600 - $166,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical analysis, data visualization, and advanced modeling techniques to drive strategic decision-making. Proficient in translating complex business questions into actionable insights using quantitative methodologies.

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Statistical AnalysisData VisualizationData ModelingOptimizationStatistical Software (R/Python)

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisData VisualizationData ModelingOptimizationAttribution ModelingOperations ResearchMachine LearningMathematical EquationsRegression AnalysisAdvanced Modeling Techniques

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailTime ManagementWillingness To LearnExcellent CommunicationData Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

RPythonBigQuerySQLHadoopHiveAlteryxMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Ford VehiclesBusiness AcumenData StorytellingCollaborative AnalysisAdvisory Methodologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQueryHadoopPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and analyze future vehicle pricing and volume forecasts against business plans and scenarios
Provide recommendations for effective decision-making
Create compelling visual representations of data using data storytelling and insights
Persuade business partners to act on recommendations
Collaborate with peers and business partners on data analyses, studies, and projects
Improve approaches and methodologies supporting advisory work in an evolving industry
Use advanced modeling and simulation techniques to generate scenarios for strategic decisions
Optimize Ford Business Unit performance
Apply attribution modeling, statistics, optimization, operations research, machine learning, and other advanced techniques to solve business problems
Develop analytical methodologies and specify data requirements
Translate business phenomena into mathematical and regression equations
Use innovative modeling to answer difficult questions with limited information and resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, or Physics
3+ years of experience with statistical analysis, data visualization, data modeling, or optimization
Expertise using statistical software such as R/Python
Expertise with query languages or software such as BigQuery, SQL, Hadoop/Hive, and Alteryx
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work with customers to determine underlying business questions and needs
Ability to convert business questions into solvable modeling problems and evaluate solutions against business reality
Ability to apply business acumen to problems and solutions
Familiarity with Ford’s vehicles
Attention to detail, time management, willingness to learn, and ability to handle multiple projects
Excellent communication and data presentation skills
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Domestic relocation is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day