Data Scientist

Data Scientist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Corporate Data Scientist in Dallas, TX

Position Title: Data Scientist

Location: Dallas, TX

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Expected Duration: Till April 30th 2026 (potentially extended)

Pay rate: $50 to $54/hr on W2

Job Type: Contract: 40 hrs/week

Job description:

Job Title: Data Scientist - AI/ML Pricing Engine

Essential Job Functions

• Design and develop AI/ML pricing and recommendation models.


• Build price elasticity, margin optimization, and dynamic pricing models.


• Optimize pricing strategies through experimentation and iteration.


• Integrate business rules into machine learning workflows.


• Deploy and scale models using Amazon SageMaker.


• Implement MLOps practices for monitoring and retraining.


• Analyze price sensitivity, competition, and customer behavior.


• Develop segmentation strategies for differentiated pricing.


• Create scenario analysis frameworks for pricing decisions.


• Monitor model performance against business KPIs.


• Translate pricing strategies into quantitative models.


• Partner with data engineers to ensure data quality.


• Present insights and recommendations to stakeholders.


• Document models and assumptions in Confluence.

Technical Expertise

• 5-7 years of experience in data science or machine learning.


• Proven experience deploying ML models in production.


• Experience with pricing optimization or recommendation systems.


• Advanced Python skills using pandas, scikit-learn, and PySpark.


• Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or XGBoost.


• Strong SQL and GitHub version control skills.


• Experience with AWS services and Amazon SageMaker.


• Familiarity with Databricks or big data platforms.

Other Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively in agile, cross-functional teams.


• Self-directed with strong time management skills.


• Clear communication of technical results to non-technical audiences.


• Industry experience in automotive, manufacturing, or e-commerce preferred.


• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field preferred.


• Knowledge of optimization or causal inference methods a plus.


• AWS or Databricks certifications a plus.

Work Environment

• On-site work in the Dallas/Fort Worth area at least three days per week.


• Flexibility required to support agile delivery and stakeholders.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled

BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format to Please reference job code 249938 when responding to this ad.