Data Science Consultant

Sia; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with matching

Gym Reimbursement

Monthly cell phone stipend

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a talented Data Scientist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to join its AI & Data Business Unit. You'll work alongside Data Science consultants to tackle projects from data acquisition to model building, deriving insights from data. The ideal candidate has expertise in data science tools, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovative solutions. This position offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst.
• Hands-on experience with building models and machine learning.
• Proficient in R, SQL, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand data needs.
• Identify and explore relevant data sources.
• Analyze datasets to discover insights and trends.
• Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms.

Skills

Data modeling

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Data visualization

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

BSc/BA in Data Science or related field

Tools

R

SQL

Python

Tableau

PowerBi

Job description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group founded in 1999. Born digital, we augment strategy and management with data science, enhance creativity, and drive responsibility. Optimists for change, we help clients initiate, navigate, and benefit from transformation, mitigating downside and maximizing opportunity. With 3,000 consultants serving worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries, our expertise delivers results and optimism transforms outcomes.

AI & Data Business Unit is the powerhouse of our firm’s innovation—merging cutting‑edge Data Science, Generative AI, and advanced digital solutions to transform industries. Over 350 experts worldwide tackle projects from proof‑of‑concept to large‑scale deployment, pushing AI boundaries. Our 12 R&D labs in Europe and North America drive continuous research in computer vision, MLOps, deep learning, partnering closely with business consultants for real‑world impact. Join Sia’s AI & Data team for a vibrant, collaborative environment nurturing professional growth and shaping the future of AI‑driven consulting.

Job Description

Sia Partners is looking for a talented Data Scientist to support our activities within the Data Science Business Unit. You will be working alongside our Data Science consultants and our clients on Data Science topics, including data acquisition and exploration, creating relevant data models and presenting results to stakeholders.

You will also contribute to internal Data Science projects hosted on Heka, our internal accelerator for Data Science projects. As part of the global Data Science team you will contribute to the development of various solutions designed to address our clients’ needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with our client’s leadership teams, engineers, program managers and data analysts to understand data needs.
• Identify, acquire, process and explore relevant data sources.
• Analyze large amounts of structured and unstructured information to discover trends and patterns.
• Use your data analytics and science expertise to derive valuable insights from datasets, build predictive models and machine‑learning algorithms.
• Communicate at scale, through multiple mediums: presentations, dashboards, datasets, bots and more.
• Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges.
• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams.
• Broad range of partners equates to a broad range of projects and deliverables, including Models, algorithms, datasets, measurements, services, tools and process.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst
• Experience with building models, machine‑learning, NLP
• 1+ years’ experience in R, SQL and Python
• 1+ years’ experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBi, R Shiny)
• Problem‑solving aptitude and business acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• BSc/BA in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering

Preferred Experience

• Experience with more than one coding language.
• Experience in data mining
• Good understanding of Machine Learning techniques
• Good understanding of statistical techniques and concepts
• Experience with data visualization tools
• Experience with Object Oriented Programming

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary + Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Healthcare coverage that includes 3 medical plan options: Anthem – EPO HSA, EPO HSA MERP, and PPO; dental and vision through MetLife; and life insurance policies through Mutual of Omaha
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Parental leave paid at 100% of base pay for all new parents
• 9 Company Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• 401(k) Plan - 4% matching and vested on day 1
• College save‑up plan & college loan repayment plan
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Pre‑tax account for Parking and Mass Transit
• Sia provides several wellness and incentive programs free of charge through the firm medical plan – Anthem - such as:
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • LiveHealth Online
  • Well‑being Coach
  • Building Healthy Families Program
  • And much more

Charlotte base compensation is between $82,000 and $104,000 a year. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and market location.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Office Workplace Guidelines

Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets, we can offer more flexible in‑person requirements in accordance with your location.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At this time, Sia does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non‑immigrant status).

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.