Data Scientist

Kforce Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is recruiting for a Data Scientist in Phoenix, AZ to develop and deploy machine learning models addressing business challenges. You will partner with stakeholders to translate data insights into actionable decisions and support production deployment and monitoring.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in data science, strong Python skills, SQL expertise, and experience with visualization tools like Power BI. GIS background is a plus as you collaborate across data teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline
• GIS background
• 5+ years of experience in data science, ML, predictive analytics, or similar
• Hands-on experience building ML models with Python
• Strong understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning
• Advanced SQL skills with large datasets
• Experience with visualization/reporting tools like Power BI
• Excellent communication translating findings to business needs

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and optimize ML models to solve business challenges
• Perform statistical analyses, forecasting, hypothesis testing, and predictive modeling
• Partner with stakeholders to identify data-driven opportunities
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns and insights
• Design experiments and evaluate outcomes for strategic initiatives
• Build and maintain datasets, reports, dashboards, and visualizations
• Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• Support model deployment, monitoring, and production performance
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and technology teams
• Stay current on ML/AI techniques and practical applications

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Communication

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Power BI

Scikit-Learn

TensorFlow

AWS/Azure

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Scientist in Phoenix, AZ. Key Responsibilities:

• Data Scientist will develop, test, and optimize machine learning models to solve business challenges and generate actionable insights


• Perform statistical analyses, forecasting, hypothesis testing, and predictive modeling on large and complex datasets


• Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities where data science can improve decision-making and operational performance


• Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns, trends, and opportunities


• Design experiments and evaluate outcomes to support strategic initiatives


• Build and maintain analytical datasets, reports, dashboards, and visualizations


• Present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences


• As a Data Scientist, you will support model deployment, monitoring, and performance measurement in production environments


• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and technology teams throughout the data science lifecycle


• Stay current on emerging machine learning and AI techniques and recommend practical applications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline


• GIS background


• 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, predictive analytics, or a similar role


• Hands-on experience building and validating machine learning models using Python


• Strong understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques


• Experience with statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data mining methodologies


• Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large datasets


• Experience using visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into business recommendations

Preferred

• Master's degree in a quantitative field preferred


• Experience working in AWS, Azure, or other cloud-based environments


• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or XGBoost


• Familiarity with predictive analytics, forecasting, optimization, customer analytics, or operational analytics use cases


• Exposure to MLOps concepts, including model deployment, monitoring, CI/CD pipelines, and model lifecycle management

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.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.