Sr. Data Scientist, Rental - Google Analytics

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist – Rental to transform digital behavioral data into actionable insights that strengthen site performance, optimize digital investments, and drive Rental revenue and customer growth. Although titled Data Scientist, this role is centered heavily on advanced site analytics and digital performance.

In this role, you will use hands-on Google Analytics (GA4) data to define, track, and analyze core site metrics; evaluate conversion funnels and digital customer journeys; and identify opportunities to improve engagement, lead generation, and business outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on proficiency in Google Analytics (GA4), BigQuery, Python, and SQL, along with experience in GA4 data governance, site performance insights, conversion analysis, lead value estimation, attribution modeling, and causal inference. You will collaborate across business, product, and technical teams to translate complex clickstream data into clear recommendations and scalable measurement solutions.

What You Will Do:

Drive a data-driven product development culture to optimize digital investments, increasing Rental revenue, and expanding the customer base through enhanced dealer operations and improved product utilization.

• Collaborate with senior leadership, product owners, and RU Strategy team to develop and execute the R&U BI/Analytics roadmap, aligning it with organizational goals and priorities.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of complex business data, providing valuable insights to support strategic initiatives and operational efficiency. Gather and document business requirements for BI & Analytics, defining KPIs and metrics.

• Extensive Experience with the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

• Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Extensive knowledge of principles, technologies and algorithms of machine learning; ability to develop, implement and deliver related systems, products and services.

• Extensive knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of applying Python programming to solve business challenges; ability to use tools, techniques and platforms in order to write and modify programming languages.

• Extensive knowledge of data management systems; ability to use, support and access facilities for searching, extracting and formatting data for further use.

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If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for turning data into actionable insights and possess strong leadership skills, we invite you to lead our Rental Insights and Analytics team towards greater success.

What You Will Have:

• Business Statistics: Extensive knowledge of statistical tools, processes, and practices to describe business results in measurable scales; ability to use statistical tools and processes to assist in making business decisions.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Analytical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Machine Learning: Extensive knowledge of principles, technologies and algorithms of machine learning; ability to develop, implement and deliver related systems, products and services.
• Programming Languages: Extensive knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of programming; ability to use tools, techniques and platforms in order to write and modify programming languages.
• Requirements Analysis: Extensive knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

Considerations for Top Candidates:

• Typically, a Bachelor’s or higher degree in a quantitative discipline such as Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, or other related degree and 6+ years of professional experience utilizing quantitative analysis/ data management (data design, data quality, metadata, governance, etc.)
• Proficiency in BI tools, Python and SQL, Google Analytics - GA4, BigQuery.
• Proficiency in Python and analytics libraries, including NumPy, SciPy, and pandas.
• Proven experience with advanced statistical analysis, including regression, hypothesis testing, and ANOVA (typically, 3+ years).

• Hands-on experience with machine learning techniques such as clustering, logistic regression, random forests, SVMs, and neural networks.

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

• Strong problem-solving, consultative, interpersonal, and data storytelling skills.

• Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning in analytics.

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

Additional Details:

• This position will be based out of our Chicago, IL office
• Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role
• Visa Sponsorship is NOT available now or in the future

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 13, 2026 - October 25, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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