Data Scientist

Concord; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Concord is seeking a Data Scientist to work with client delivery teams and our analytics practice. You will translate data into actionable insights, mentor junior team members, and manage projects with competing priorities.

The role emphasizes storytelling with data, communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and growth along tracks in technical data & analytics, account leadership, or management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the Data & Analytics space, preferably with consulting experience.
• Strong ability to translate between business needs and analytical techniques.
• Strong understanding of SQL & Python.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with project management is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures.
• Partner with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to define use cases and translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Optimize data ingestion, transformation, and feature engineering workflows.
• Collaborate with cloud architects to design cost-effective, high-performance data solutions.
• Understand marketing analytics, CRM, or channel analytics and apply them to client work.

Skills

Data & analytics

SQL

Python

Communication

Project management

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Snowflake

GCP

Job description

Location: Prefer candidates located in Kansas City, but open to remote work in the US.

About Us

Concord isn't your typical consulting firm; we're an execution company. We help organizations move technology and AI initiatives from concept to measurable capability, working alongside our clients from the initial definition of success through full implementation and adoption.

Our team brings expertise across artificial intelligence and data, digital experience, and platform engineering, enabling the organizations we serve to build lasting internal capability. We operate as a global team, with a presence across the United States, Latin America, Europe, and India, giving our clients access to specialized talent and continuous coverage across time zones.

About The Role

We are seeking a Data Scientist for our growing Analytics practice. In this role, you will be working closely with clients' delivery teams from Marketing and Analytics, as well as the Concord delivery team of project leads, analysts, engineers, and data scientists. This is a client-facing consultant role with room to grow your career along one of the following tracks: technical data & analytics, account leadership, and/or management.

The ideal candidate combines deep analytical expertise, business acumen, and a passion for storytelling with data. You will support clients through descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive stages. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being at the intersection of analytics, communication, and strategy. You’ll be expected not only to design and implement technical solutions but also to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, mentor junior team members, and manage projects with competing priorities.

The ideal candidate brings deep analytical expertise, strong marketing context, and the ability to translate data into compelling stories. Knowledge of digital measurement, digital marketing, personalization, CDPs, user experience, analytics, and a strong focus on project management is needed to be successful. A broad understanding of SQL or Python will be required for the role.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures.
• Partner with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to define use cases and translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Optimize workflows for data ingestion, transformation, and feature engineering.
• Collaborate with cloud architects to design cost-effective, high-performance data solutions.
• Understanding of marketing analytics — preferably CRM or channel analytics

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years in the Data & Analytics space, preferably with consulting experience. Experience with project management is a strong plus.
• Solid ability to translate between business needs and advanced analytic techniques. Our clients may be from Marketing, IT, or Analytics.
• Strong understanding of SQL & Python.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, and enjoys talking shop with others. Comfortable with both technically oriented and business-oriented audiences.
• Ability to problem-solve in a dynamic, changing environment. Ability to gather requirements and generate Data Science & Engineering tickets as needed.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing responsibilities while delivering quality outcomes.
• Track record of proactive, value-added contributions to internal and client teams.
• Collaborating with high-performing cross-functional teams
• A love for data, and sound belief in its possibilities.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• SQL & Python are must-haves
• Cloud platforms experience such as Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, or Google Cloud Platform
• R / SAS is a nice to have
• Strong understanding of statistics
• AI platform experience such as Anthropic, Gemini, Microsoft Co-Pilot

What We Offer (W2 Benefits)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to support your well-being.
• Employer Contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Helping you save for medical expenses.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses, plus a $200 Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
• Disability Insurance: Short- and long-term coverage, fully paid by the employer.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Employer-provided coverage, with options for additional voluntary coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to personal and professional support resources.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Pathways for advancement and skill development.
• Team Engagement Activities: Regular team-building events and company-sponsored activities to foster collaboration and connection.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (Only W2 Salary*): PTO policy and paid company holidays.

Additional Information

• Employment type: Full-time employment with Concord
• Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 base. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
• Interview Process: (1) Introductory call, (2) Take-home exercise, and (3) Panel interview with the hiring team.
• Location: Prefer candidates located in Kansas City, but open to remote work in the US. Occasionally, visiting the offices in Minneapolis or Kansas City might be required.
• Requirements: Must be authorized to work legally in the US without sponsorship, now or in the future.