Data Scientist / AI Optimization Consultant

Role: Senior Data Scientist / AI & Optimization Consultant
Primary Skills: Python, AI/ML, Operations Research
Experience: 7+ Years
Location: Remote (USA) – Preference: Atlanta, GA / Louisville, KY / New Jersey
Travel: Up to 25%
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Rate: Competitive / Market Standard

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist / AI & Optimization Consultant to lead advanced analytics, AI/ML, and optimization initiatives for a large enterprise client. This role involves solving complex business problems using predictive modeling, operations research, and large-scale data processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data science and AI/ML projects

• Develop innovative solutions for complex business challenges with a focus on client outcomes

• Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables

• Build predictive models and optimization solutions

• Work with large-scale, distributed datasets and real-time/batch processing systems

• Implement model scoring and decision-making frameworks

• Conduct market research and communicate insights to stakeholders

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality and workflows

• Perform ad hoc analysis and provide actionable insights

• Mentor junior data scientists and support team development

• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience in Data Science, AI/ML, or related fields (consulting experience preferred)

• Strong expertise in Predictive Analytics, Statistics, and ML Ops

• Experience with Operations Research & Optimization modeling

• Hands-on experience with solvers like Gurobi or CPLEX

• Strong programming skills in Python, R, and/or C#

• Experience building and optimizing models for:

  • Resource Allocation

  • Scheduling

  • Cost Optimization

  • Network Modeling & Strategic Planning

• Ability to analyze complex datasets and deliver business insights

• Strong communication skills to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in a relevant field

• Experience in enterprise-scale data science projects

• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills

• Experience in distributed computing and large data environments

• Ability to work independently and drive outcomes

Additional Information

• Remote role with occasional travel (up to 25%)

• High-visibility role working directly with client stakeholders

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and optimization problems

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