Data Scientist
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10147956 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted May 12, 2026Job Summary:
Job Description
Data Scientist (Commercial Strategy)
Do you love the art of using data to solve complex business problems? We do too – and would be excited to have you join our team at Walt Disney World!
Our mission as part of the Commercial Strategy organization is to put our data assets to work, and apply quantitative techniques to discover previously unknown insights about our guests and business. We work directly with major decision-makers, shaping the Disney experience. Our insights help form and improve Disney products and offerings.
As an individual contributor, reporting to the Manager of Data Science, you will oversee the creation of complex modeling/tool development, special projects and deep-dive analytics supporting the Commercial organization, specializing in the optimization of Merchandise and Food & Beverage pricing and revenue management.
Position Responsibilities
While each day will be different, with rotating priorities, the main themes for this role include being a(n):
· Data Wrangler: You understand data and how it supports solving business problems.
o Translate business needs into curated datasets
o Develop data pipelines to keep analysis up-to-date
· Analytics Creator: You use data science skills to deliver mathematical models and ad-hoc statistical analyses.
o Uncover insights, test hypothesis, and identify the (possible) WHY
o Develop repeatable models that evolve with the data
· Insights Translator: You interpret outputs of analyses and models to make relevant recommendations.
o Distill analysis into quickly understood Indicators
o Paint a picture with data using data visualization tools
· Pursue Innovation: You always challenge the status-quo
o Research current data engineering, analytical solutions, capabilities, and technologies
o Seek improvement to current methods
· Collaborate: Team up with other data experts
o Work with business partners to identify and unlock opportunities
o Automate workflows and analysis to ensure faster business decisions
o Work with other data teams to improve platform capabilities around data modeling, data visualization, experimentation, and data architecture
Basic Qualifications
You will have…
· Knowledge of data science/advanced analytic concepts (e.g., hypothesis testing, regression, clustering)
· 1+ years of experience developing presentations and reports using quantitative information for non-technical partners
· Proficiency in at least one programming language such as R or Python
· 1+ years of experience with relational databases and SQL programming
· Knowledge of industry-leading data and analytic tools (e.g., Snowflake, Sagemaker, Dataiku, Tableau, Plotly)
· A understanding of microeconomics including elasticity
· Familiarity with automated deployment, AWS infrastructure, Docker, or similar containers
Required Education
· Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Operations Research, Econometrics, Statistics)
Flex Type
This role is considered hybrid, which means you will work a portion of their time on-site from a Company designated location and the remainder of their time remotely.
The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $92,900 to $124,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Disney Destinations, LLC, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Disney Destinations, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
