AI, Data Science & Advanced Analytics Consultant

Russell Tobin; Alhambra (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is seeking an Advanced Analytics Consultant - AI & Data Science for a 12-month engagement in Alhambra, CA (Hybrid). The role requires 5+ years in data analytics, strong SQL, Databricks, and cloud analytics experience, and a solid foundation in statistical modeling and data visualization.

You will collaborate with Data Management and Engineering teams to design data pipelines, ensure data quality, and deliver insights to executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science or related quantitative field.
• Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Industry-recognized data science or cloud analytics certifications are desirable.
• Experience with SQL, Databricks and cloud analytics platforms.

Skills

Advanced analytics

SQL programming

Data visualization

Data quality

Cross-team collaboration

Predictive modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science or related field

Experience substituted for degree allowed

Tools

Databricks

Genie

Snowflake

SQL databases

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Our client, a state company, is seeking an Advanced Analytics Consultant - AI & Data Science.

Job Title

Advanced Analytics Consultant - AI & Data Science

Location

Alhambra, CA - Hybrid

Duration

12 Months with possibility of extension

Pay range

$70 to $75 per hour (DOE)

The AI, Data Science & Advanced Analytics Consultant should possess the following skills and competencies:

• Advanced analytical and business acumen, including experience with statistical methods and modeling techniques such as regression analysis, association analysis, clustering, and outlier detection, along with a solid foundation in exploratory data analysis and problem framing.
• Working knowledge of data architecture and database design principles, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Data Management and Data Engineering teams to ensure data quality, accessibility, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools to effectively communicate insights, trends, and performance metrics to support decision-making.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data quality, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability in all analyses, models, and deliverables.

Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, analytics, data visualization and reporting with the ability to present insights to business and executive stakeholders.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL programming, using data sources such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar relational databases.
• 2+ years of experience working with Databricks, Genie and similar AI cloud-based analytics platforms, including notebook development, feature engineering, Machine Learning model training, and workflow orchestration.
• 2+ years of experience collaborating with data engineering and data science teams to design data pipelines, optimize data transformations, and implement Lakehouse or data warehouse architectures (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, SQL-based platforms).
• 1+ years of experience applying advanced analytics and predictive modeling (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, forecasting, natural language processing).

Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in data science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related quantitative field, professional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Industry-recognized certifications in data science or cloud analytics, such as:

• Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100)
• Databricks Certified Data Scientist or Machine Learning Professional
• AWS Machine Learning Specialty
• Google Professional Data Engineer or equivalent advanced analytics certifications.

Benefits

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobinis a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.