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Data Scientist II, Performance Marketing

CJ, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Founded in Santa Barbara, California in 1998, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) stands as the most trusted name in performance marketing. We specialize in building partnerships between top brands and reputable publishers to drive revenue and business growth. CJ’s industry‑leading solutions make us the platform of choice for over 3,800 global brands across sectors like retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services. As part of Publicis Groupe, our savvy data capabilities, cutting‑edge tech, and strategic expertise facilitate genuine connections, allowing brands to reach consumers wherever they are. Overview

In this client‑facing Data Scientist II role at CJ, you will support and lead advanced analysis projects for individual clients and internal collaborators within the Data Science organization. You will take ownership of complex projects end‑to‑end, ensuring data accuracy while delivering actionable insights that drive advertising program growth across e‑commerce, travel, and finance verticals. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will interact directly with clients to translate business needs into impactful data science solutions. You’ll tap into your expertise in PySpark, Scala, Tableau, advanced measurement (incrementality, MMM, lift testing), and modern AI/ML techniques—including large language models (LLMs)—to develop, visualize, and communicate analyses that enable data‑driven decision‑making in a dynamic digital advertising landscape. Responsibilities

Lead and support advanced client‑facing data science and analytics projects, including forecasting, incrementality measurement, and program optimization. Take ownership of project scoping, data querying and modeling, quality checks, and delivery of actionable insights. Analyze large‑scale e‑commerce and advertising datasets, demonstrating statistical and ML methods to uncover opportunities and support growth strategies. Design and interpret incrementality tests, marketing mix models (MMM), and lift tests to assess causal impact and optimize marketing spend. Build machine learning models, such as forecasting and inferential analysis, and implement solutions about LLM when relevant. Create and deliver Tableau dashboards and reporting that distill complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for both internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with account teams, engineers, and other data scientists to design and implement scalable data solutions. Present technical findings and recommendations to non‑technical audiences, demonstrating strong client‑facing and communication skills. Qualifications

3‑5 years of professional experience in Data Science and Analytics. 2+ years of hands‑on experience with PySpark, Scala, and Tableau. Must have Ad Tech / MarTech industry experience, specifically in e‑commerce, travel, and finance. Strong client‑facing experience, including presentations and solution delivery. Proven ability to deliver scalable data solutions and actionable insights in digital advertising or affiliate marketing. Proficiency with GitLab or GitHub for version control and collaborative development. Experience developing alongside LLM code assistants (e.g., Copilot, Claude, Codex). Preferred: Experience implementing LLMs into business workflows, including training, fine‑tuning, and manipulation for applied use cases. Experience with incrementality testing, MMM, and lift test design and analysis. Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify and explain complex technical results to non‑technical collaborators. Additional Information

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in office. Benefits

Flexible time off without the hassle of accrual A generous number of paid holidays Company‑sponsored team‑building events An Employee Referral Program Annual recognition awards Hybrid work arrangements for optimal work‑life balance Parental bonding leave Backup care options for children and elders An employee discount program International SOS program for global support Business Resource Groups, where employees connect over shared interests to cultivate an engaging, inclusive environment If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. Compensation Range: $87,210 - $115,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/7/25. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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