Senior Data Scientist

Zayo Group

Senior Data Scientist developing predictive and inferential models to enhance Zayo's business performance. Leading data science projects and mentoring junior team members in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,800 - $173,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the full model development lifecycle for data science models (ideate, develop, deploy, and maintain)
Lead Data Science-focused projects with responsibility for planning and allocating work for any junior members on the project
Contribute to enterprise data strategy and process improvement efforts with a focus on innovation through data science and machine learning
Mentor junior members of the department to help them gain necessary senior skills to advance their careers
Work in an Agile framework and provide proactive communication and progress to management & stakeholders
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage project status and any blockers
Proactive communication and updates on progress to both management and the organization
Partner with business stakeholders to understand business problems and identify solutions for development backlog
Help develop and deliver a training curriculum for citizen data scientists across the enterprise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Arts/Science with a numerate degree or 8 years of experience in a role with data manipulation
Minimum of five (5) years of data science experience or a PhD
Intermediate experience with one of SQL and Excel and familiarity with the other
Advanced experience with at least one of R, Python, or functional equivalent
Demonstrated background in statistical analysis and machine learning
Specialization or expertise in a particular facet of Data Science (Time Series models, NLP, Bayesian statistics, Deep Learning, etc.)
Excellent Interpersonal skills
Effective communication of technical work to non-technical audiences
Strong attention to detail
Ability to interact effectively with all personnel
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Autonomous but also comfortable with a team lead role on a project
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively and work under pressure deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

data sciencemachine learningstatistical analysisSQLExcelRPythonTime Series modelsNLPDeep Learning

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunicationattention to detailteam leadershipplanningprioritizationorganizationautonomymentoringcollaboration