Data Scientist

Jobtailor; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York seeks a data scientist to design, develop, and evaluate predictive models and algorithms with some complexity, using SQL, R, and Python to extract insights.

You will analyze results, communicate findings, collaborate with the team, and contribute to data-driven business decisions. A Bachelor's in a quantitative field and 2–3 years of experience are required; a Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or degrees in similar quantitative fields
• 2-3 years of experience in exploratory data analysis
• Statistics
• Programming, data modeling, simulation, and mathematics
• SQL, R, Python, Hadoop, SAS, SPSS, Scala, AWS
• Model lifecycle execution
• Technical writing
• Data storytelling and technical presentation skills
• Research skills
• Model development
• Big data analysis, coding, project management, and technical writing
• Problem solving
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
• Master's Degree is desired

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate basic/routine predictive models and algorithms with some complexity
• Analyze and interpret results with some complexity
• Develop and code basic software programs, algorithms, and automated processes
• Use modeling and trend analysis to analyze data
• Collaborate with team members and participate in team projects and initiatives
• Document and present findings using effective written and verbal communication
• Extract data through machine learning, programming, data modeling, and advanced mathematics
• Recognize complex patterns and identify opportunities to drive organizational impact
• Develop an understanding of business needs through descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models

Skills

Predictive Modeling

Data Analysis

SQL

R

Python

Data Storytelling

Communication

Collaboration

Research Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Hadoop

SAS

SPSS

AWS

Scala

Job description

• Design, develop, and evaluate basic/routine predictive models and algorithms with some complexity
• Analyze and interpret results with some complexity
• Develop and code basic software programs, algorithms, and automated processes
• Use modeling and trend analysis to analyze data
• Collaborate with team members and participate in team projects and initiatives
• Document and present findings using effective written and verbal communication
• Extract data through machine learning, programming, data modeling, and advanced mathematics
• Recognize complex patterns and identify opportunities to drive organizational impact
• Develop an understanding of business needs through descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computers Science, Engineering, or degrees in similar quantitative fields
• 2-3 years of experience in exploratory data analysis
• Statistics
• Programming, data modeling, simulation, and mathematics
• SQL, R, Python, Hadoop, SAS, SPSS, Scala, AWS
• Model lifecycle execution
• Technical writing
• Data storytelling and technical presentation skills
• Research skills
• Model development
• Big data analysis, coding, project management, and technical writing
• Problem solving
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
• Master's Degree is desired

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and evaluating predictive models and algorithms, utilizing programming languages such as SQL, R, and Python. Strong capabilities in data analysis, technical writing, and effective communication to present findings and drive organizational impact.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Predictive Model Development
• Data Analysis
• SQL
• R
• Python

Hard Skills

• Predictive Modeling
• Data Analysis
• Programming
• Data Modeling
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• Model lifecycle execution
• Big data analysis
• Technical writing
• Problem solving

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Research Skills
• Data Storytelling

Industry Keywords

• Exploratory Data Analysis
• Model Development
• Project Management

Tools & Technologies

• Hadoop
• SAS
• SPSS
• AWS
• Scala