Data Science Analyst (Remote, NY)

Maximus; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Data Science Analyst to enhance operations through data-driven insights in Omaha. This role focuses on identifying process improvements and leveraging advanced analytical techniques to drive business growth. Responsibilities include data analysis, market monitoring, and communication of findings to stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has experience with machine learning frameworks.

Benefits

Work/Life Balance Support

Competitive Compensation including performance bonuses

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

401K Retirement Savings plan with matching

Paid Time Off Package

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with machine learning and deep learning technologies.
• Strong skills in Python and big data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on data analysis and modeling with large datasets.
• Apply machine learning to improve algorithms.
• Monitor market trends and prepare actionable reports.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Mining

NLP

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Python

Machine Learning Frameworks

Big Data Technologies

Job description

We are seeking a curious, analytical, and solutions-oriented Data Science Analyst to join our team and support strategic and operational initiatives through data-driven insights.

This role plays a key part in identifying opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and business growth. The ideal candidate will be skilled in collecting, researching, and interpreting complex datasets to provide actionable recommendations.

In this role, you’ll not only analyze performance metrics and customer behavior, but also monitor market trends and competitor strategies to drive meaningful improvements. Your ability to transform data into clear, impactful reports and presentations will support innovation and measurable results across the organization.

Why Maximus?

- Work/Life Balance Support - Flexibility tailored to your needs!

- Competitive Compensation - Bonuses based on performance included!

- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.

- Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.

- Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.

- Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.

- Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.

- Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.

- Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.

- Professional Development O pportunities-P articipate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.

- Licensures and Ce rtifications-M aximus assumes the expenses associated with renewing licenses and certifications for its employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Perform hands-on data analysis and modeling with huge data sets.

- Apply data mining, NLP, and machine learning (both supervised and unsupervised) to improve relevance and personalization algorithms.

- Work side-by-side with product managers, software engineers, and designers in designing experiments and minimum viable products.

- Discover data sources, get access to them, import them, clean them up, and make them “model-ready.”

- Create and refine features from the underlying data.

- Run regular A/B tests, gather data, perform statistical analysis, draw conclusions on the impact of your optimizations and communicate results to peers and leaders.

- Explore new design or technology shifts in order to determine how they might connect with the customer benefits we wish to deliver.

- Collect, research, and analyze internal and external data to improve operations, processes, and quality.

- Identify and analyze industry/geographic trends and competitor market strategies and monitor current/potential customer trends.

- Work collaboratively to interpret, validate, and trend various datasets to present actionable opportunities for growth and improvement to internal and external customers, such as clients, operational and administrative leaders.

- Prepare reports and presentations routinely or as requested, update databases, maintain records and documentation, and regularly communicate trends and error rates.

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 3+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field preferred.

- 1-3+ years of professional experience with applying quantitative research in optimizing human decisions using technologies like machine learning and/or deep learning.

- 1+ years using major machine learning/deep learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow and Keras) and algorithms (e.g., CNN, GAN, LSTM, RNN, XGBOOST).

- 1+ years of data engineering experience with modern big data analytics architectures (Hadoop, SQL, HIVE, Spark, Snowflake, etc.) on major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

- 1+ years programming skill in Python, Scala, or Julia.

- Working knowledge with modern cloud-based data storage and compute environments (e.g., AWS Sagemaker, Databricks in Azure, AI-platform in GCP, etc.).

- Experience deploying ML models into discovery/production environment to drive insights using MLOps a plus.

- Experience working in a agile delivery model a plus.

- Demonstrated leadership and self-direction. Willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques.

- Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, precise, and actionable manner.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and non-technical partners.

Preferred Requirements

- Experience with data analysis

- Strong investigative and critical thinking skills

- Knowledge of health plans / insurance

- Well-organized and detail-oriented

Home Office Requirements

- Reliable high-speed internet service

- Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity

- Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds

- Private and secure workspace

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

$ 75,000.00

Maximum Salary

$ 90,000.00

• Compensation $75,000-$90,000 per year

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• About Us

  As a leading strategic partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.

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