Vizient, Inc

Lead Data Scientist

Vizient, Inc

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: IrvingColoradoIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $117,600 - $206,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Develop automated analytics products and conduct sophisticated data analysis to address critical business and client questions
  • Design, implement, and deploy advanced data science solutions across multiple domains
  • Guide data scientists and ensure high-quality, scalable analytic solutions
  • Lead the design and implementation of advanced machine learning, generative AI, statistical modeling, and unsupervised learning approaches across structured and unstructured data
  • Build and deploy scalable, automated data science products and reusable analytic assets across multiple projects and domains
  • Analyze large-scale, high-dimensional datasets using Python, R, SQL, and distributed computing platforms to identify trends and actionable insights
  • Translate complex analytical outputs into clear dashboards, reports, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Make key analytic and architectural design decisions, define project goals based on strategic business needs, and own final solution outcomes
  • Lead code development and reviews, establish best practices, and mentor data scientists in advanced modeling and responsible AI usage
  • Evaluate and adopt emerging tools, advanced frameworks, and generative AI technologies to continuously enhance analytical capabilities and workflows
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced analytics and AI solutions into products, workflows, and business processes

Requirements

  • Relevant degree preferred
  • Advanced degree in applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, econometrics, or a related field is a plus
  • 7 or more years of relevant experience required
  • Proven ability to apply advanced modeling, forecasting, anomaly detection, and natural language processing required
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of data science methodologies, statistical modeling, machine learning, and generative AI techniques required
  • Strong understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, including text classification, sentiment analysis, information extraction, and Large Language Model (LLM)-based approaches required
  • Expertise in programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, SQL, or similar tools required
  • Knowledge of responsible AI principles, including model explainability, bias detection, fairness assessment, and ethical use of data
  • Experience deploying, monitoring, and maintaining machine learning and generative AI models in production environments
  • Experience implementing model governance practices such as documentation standards, version control, validation protocols, and audit readiness
  • Experience working with cloud-based and distributed data platforms and modern analytics frameworks such as Databricks
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Experience guiding or mentoring data scientists.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits plan
  • Incentive eligible

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
data analysisdata science solutionsmachine learninggenerative AIstatistical modelingunsupervised learningnatural language processingforecastinganomaly detectionmodel governance
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillspresentation skillsmentoringleadershipcollaboration
Certifications
advanced degree in applied mathematicsadvanced degree in statisticsadvanced degree in computer scienceadvanced degree in econometrics