Lead Data Scientist

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Madison, WI that is seeking a Lead Data Scientist.

Summary:
This position works with the business to embrace new technologies and GenAI capabilities that make a meaningful impact for our customers, and how we connect with them. Projects can span from large, multi-team initiatives to individual discovery work. As part of the enterprise data science team, we work with and support all areas of the business (Claims, Product, Risk Management, Contact Centers, etc.), developing holistic solutions that leverage new concepts (e.g. Agentic AI) into Production systems, combining the best of third-party vendors with in-house capabilities, and contributing to the community of data science practitioners through papers, conferences, talks, and academic partnerships like the Data Science Institute with UW. The role requires a focus on innovation and market awareness, ensuring our work is informed by current trends and offerings in the industry.

Primary Accountabilities
* Leads data science contributions on multiple projects; From large corporate initiatives, discovery/research projects, engagement with third-party vendors and consulting companies, and partnerships with academia
* Engages with key parts of the business to understand the problems they're trying to solve and where there are opportunities to leverage the latest data science advancements
* Defines the scope of data science work on a project, coordinates what data scientists are working on, anticipates and escalates upcoming considerations, and works with engineering/design/product/etc. to deliver impactful business solutions
* Proactively researches, evaluates, applies and shares expertise of emerging AI technologies and open-source tools; Strong emphasis on Generative AI, including (auto) prompt engineering, Agentic AI frameworks/MCP, and maturing our infrastructure through tools such as LangFuse/LiteLLM

REQUIREMENTS:
* To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
* Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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