Data Scientist III

Overview

On Site
$60 - $70 hourly
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp

Skills

Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Requirements Elicitation
Prototyping
Algorithms
Wireless Communication
Dashboard
Data Structure
Thought Leadership
Business Intelligence
Analytics
Big Data
Streaming
Regression Analysis
Decision Trees
Clustering
Machine Learning (ML)
Data Architecture
Data Warehouse
Data Marts
SQL
Esri
Tableau
Visualization
Scripting
Extract
Transform
Load
Calculus
Probability
Statistics
Presentations
Communication
Telecommunications
Data Analysis
Database
Apache Hive
Apache Spark
Research
Technical Support
Sales
Cabling
SAS
SPSS
Alteryx
Linux
Text Mining
Open Source
R
Python
Apache Hadoop
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Scientist III in Greenwood Village, CO.

Key Tasks:
* Data Scientist III will be responsible for leading the development of data-driven solutions to business problems
* Utilizes analytical, statistical, and programming skills to clean, aggregate, and analyze large data sets and interpret results
* Plan and lead the complete analytics lifecycle for problem solving, including requirements gathering, problem formulation, data grooming, data exploration, model prototyping, model validation, and algorithm implementation related to 5G and WiFi data networks
* Lead large-scale exploratory data analyses for new data sources or new uses for existing data sources; Establish links across existing data sources and find new, interesting data correlations
* Develop and provide ongoing support for data dashboards for various project requests and strategic Mobile Product initiatives
* As a Data Scientist III, you will complete complex data enrichments based on understanding of data structures, database architectures, and data ingestions techniques, including APIs
* Clearly document all development work to maintain work product descriptions and establish historical records
* Exercise thought leadership and discretion in tailoring the tools, approaches, and data used to meet the needs of the particular problem
* Help teach and explain techniques and tools used to a broad set of business-intelligence, data, and analytics professionals with varied backgrounds
* Maintain record of progress and journal of projects worked for historical reference

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
* 5+ years as a Data Scientist, Architect, or DBA
* Extensive experience with large data sets and the tools to obtain, transform, and store data on Big Data and streaming services
* Broad experience & solid theoretical foundation of the properties of the major families of ML models (regression, decision trees, clustering, SVMs, neural networks)
* Familiarity with modern machine learning tech & tools to produce model scoring code
* Basic understanding of data architecture, data warehouse and data marts
* Expert-level skills & experience with python, SQL, ESRI, Alteryx, Tableau, and/or other visualization tools
* Advanced level with one or more scripting, analysis, or ETL languages
* Command of advanced mathematical concepts including calculus, PDEs, probability, and statistics, and the ability to independently learn any necessary additional concepts
* Strong presentation skills
* Strong communication to high level audiences
* Ability to rapidly learn new languages or techniques

Preferred:
* Alteryx Certification is very desirable
* Experience in the telecommunications industry, or two other consumer-based industries
* Experience applying various data analysis techniques across various languages, databases, and data sources
* Experience with Hadoop, particularly HIVE and Spark
* Research background, in particular focused on large labor operations such as field ops, technical support, and sales
* Background with Cable systems and operations
* Knowledge of other relevant tools such as SAS, SPSS, Alteryx, Linux
* Knowledge of other relevant techniques such as text analysis and text mining
* Familiarity with the open-source ecosystems surrounding R (CRAN), Python (PyPi), and/or Hadoop

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.

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