Data Scientist - III

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Data Scientist - III for a contract position with our client, a Leading Technology Firm, located in Menlo Park, CA.

Summary:
The ideal candidate will join the legal team, working with one of the richest data sets in the world and cutting-edge technology. This role requires a background in a quantitative or technical field with demonstrated success in using analytics to drive understanding and influence business decisions. The successful candidate will be focused on accuracy, a self-starter, and possess excellent communication skills to see insights turned into real-world impact.

Responsibilities:

• Collect data from products across the company for use in legal matters
• Automate analyses and author pipelines via SQL and Python-based ETL framework
• Build dashboards to bring your pipelines to life for non-technical partners
• Stay up to date on new structured data sources within the Company as they are developed, and help non-technical partners understand the use and content of these sources
• Create and maintain internal documentation on pipelines, tools, and data sets
• Partner with lawyers across the Legal department to understand their data needs
• Partner with economic consultants to develop product and financial models
• Partner with data science teams to ensure accuracy of analyses
• Partner with infrastructure and data engineers to manage large data sets effectively

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience doing quantitative analysis
• Bachelor's Degree in a Quantitative or Technical field
• SQL, Excel, and data analysis experience
• Python/R scripting experience
• Experience with distributed computing (Hive/Hadoop)
• Experience with Unix/Linux
• Experience initiating and driving projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Experience working cross-functionally and communicating technical content to general audiences

Desired skills:

• MBA or Master's in a technical discipline
• PHP experience
• Experience working with non-technical partners

Pay range: up to $102.00 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.