Data Scientist

Job Title : Data Scientist

Job ID: 2022-11791

Job Location: Morris Plains, NJ (remote to start)

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# Positions: 1

Employment Type: W2

Candidate Constraints:

Duration:Long Term

# of Layers:0

Work Eligibility:All Work Authorizations are Permitted – No Visa Transfers

Key Technology: Python, data analysis, machine learning, AWS

Job Responsibilities:

• Captures, mines, manages, and analyzes big data sets using state-of-the-art techniques, such as natural language processing, cluster analysis, image analysis, pattern recognition, predictive modeling, visualization, and/or other applicable methods.
• Develops, tests, trains, and implements models; continuously refines models based on performance and outcome and operationalizes feasible solutions.
• Researches, examines, and develops mathematical, statistical and/or machine learning models to predict outcomes, which may include the use of linear regression models, decision trees, random forest, and other applicable methods; models and frames scenarios that affect critical organizational processes and/or decisions.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand organizational needs; identifies relevant data sources for information.
• Visualizes and reports data findings to stakeholders utilizing various visual formats; compiles and presents complex information for audiences at varying levels of technical understanding.
• Processes, cleanses, and verifies the integrity and reliability of data used for analysis; uses iterative processes and validates findings.
• Selects features for data mining, which may include building and optimizing classifiers using machine-learning techniques; explores, examines, and extracts data from multiple internal and external data sources to find hidden insights and correlations.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate data collection and storage systems, programs, and procedures for building analytic systems; ensures accurate and efficient data management.
• Champions the adoption of advanced analytics and data science across the entire institution and at operational, managerial, and executive levels.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; at least 7+ years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in processing large data sets, data visualization, and data wrangling
• Minimum of 3 years of experience doing data analysis, data exploration, machine learning model development
• Minimum of 3 years of Python coding experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working on variety of database systems and AWS
• Proven knowledge of applying statistical models