Senior Data Scientist, Consultant
Excella
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Take ownership of the design and execution of data science projects, ensuring high-impact analytics solutions.
- Partner with client stakeholders to understand business challenges and develop data-driven strategies.
- Oversee data acquisition and integration, ensuring data quality and reliability.
- Apply and refine machine learning and predictive modeling techniques to solve complex business problems.
- Guide the deployment and integration of predictive models into business applications.
- Develop and implement strategies for optimizing model performance and monitoring over time.
- Present findings and recommendations to executives, translating complex data concepts into actionable business strategies.
- Mentor and support junior and senior team members in data science methodologies and best practices.
- Influence data governance and best practices within the organization.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in predictive analytics using tools like Python, R, or Scala.
- 5+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries for data extraction and transformation.
- Extensive experience applying machine learning techniques, including deep learning and NLP.
- Expertise in working with large-scale data platforms, including Hadoop, Spark, and cloud-based solutions.
- Strong background in leading data science teams and mentoring junior data scientists.
- Proven ability to translate business problems into data science solutions.
- Knowledge and experience in implementing CI/CD and MLOps in data science pipelines.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
- Experience leading projects within Agile Scrum frameworks.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to drive decision-making based on data insights.
- Familiarity with DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) and its application in analytics.
- Continuous learning mindset with a passion for staying up to date on emerging data science technologies.
Benefits
- We offer top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia so you can select the plan that works best for you.
- Starting day one, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays.
- Doing your best work means having the best tools! Excella’s TechEleX program provides you with multiple options to suit your technology needs. Choose between a variety of Mac or PC devices, and to ensure your hardware remains current, at the end of a 3-year period Excella will replace your existing computer with a new model from the program. Plus, we’ll even give you the original device to keep for your personal use!
- With Excella’s Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit, all employees receive an additional $25 per month to help offset the cost of internet access. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting you in staying connected and productive, no matter where you work.
- We'll invest in your career by providing 3 days of paid professional development every year, including an allowance for registration fees to attend classes, conferences, or obtain professional certifications.
- We encourage mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, as well as access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
predictive analyticsmachine learningdeep learningnatural language processingSQLdata extractiondata transformationCI/CDMLOpsdata science methodologies
Soft Skills
communicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingmentoringinfluencingteam leadershipstakeholder engagementdecision-makingpresentation skillscontinuous learning