Data Scientist

Smartsearchonline; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-paid Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Credit Union Membership

Referral Bonus

Job summary

AZAD Technology Partners seeks a Data Scientist for the Transmission Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy team in Vancouver, WA. The role focuses on data-driven planning, modeling, and implementation of asset management solutions to manage risk and optimize spend.

The candidate will analyze data, develop models, and present findings to senior leaders. This full-time consultant position offers hybrid work with onsite days and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced degree in mathematics, CS, ML, or statistics.
• Experience building statistical models and data-driven solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Python/SQL/R and data visualization.
• Experience with Web Services and data from third parties.
• Ability to translate business questions into data answers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and model data to support asset management decisions.
• Develop data models/algorithms and machine learning solutions.
• Communicate findings to executives and stakeholders.
• Collaborate on planning and strategy for risk and spend efficiency.
• Utilize GIS, BI tools, and asset management systems when relevant.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Python

SQL

R

Web Services

Data mining

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Math/CS/ML

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Statistics

CAP Certificate

SDS Certificate

PDS Certificate

Dell EMC Data Science Track

Google Professional Data Engineer

IBM Data Science Certificate

Graduate coursework in CS/Statistics

Tools

Python

Java

SQL

R

Big Data tools

Power BI

Distributed processing

Job description

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Join AZAD Technology Partners as a Data Scientist andwork within the facility's Transmission Infrastructure Asset Management organization on the Strategy and Planning team. This assignment will provide support for projects under the program by providing analytical expertise for planning, development, integration, and implementation of asset management technologies, methods, and standards for interim and long-term solutions to manage risk and spend efficiency on the facility's transmission system. This assignment will analyze, process and model data and interpret the results to develop data-driven solutions.

This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is hybrid based in Vancouver, WA with onsite 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).The hourly pay rate for this positionis between$65.00 and $70.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.

The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in advanced mathematics, computer science, machine learning, or statistical methods is required:

With a Master's degree, 7 years' of hands-on experience performing the following is required

With a Bachelor's degree, 9 years' of experience is required:

• Manipulating data sets, querying databases, and building statistical models
• Statistical or data mining techniques
• Using Web Services
• Analyzing data from 3rd party users
• Developing data models and algorithms
• Creating and using advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics
• Knowledge and understanding of financial analysis/budgeting, risk analysis, probability and statistics, and electric utility operations
• With a Bachelor's degree, at least 10 graduate credits in computer science algorithms, statistics, software design, or data management OR one of the following Data Science Certifications or similar are also required:
• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
• Data Science Council of America (DASCA) Senior Data Scientist (SDS)
• Data Science Council of America (DASCA) Principle Data Scientist (PDS)
• Dell EMC Data Science Track
• Google Certified Professional Data Engineer
• Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate for Machine Learning
• IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
• Mathematics experience including multivariate calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and real analysis:
• Probability and Statistics: including stochastic processes, classical inference techniques, maximum likelihood estimation, Bayesian methods, Monte Carlo, and bootstrapping.
• Computer Science: design and analysis of algorithms and data structures, computational complexity, search methods.
• Supervised Learning (e.g., regression techniques, regularization techniques, ridge regression, ensemble methods, optimization through linear programming and convex optimization, nonlinear programming).
• Unsupervised Learning (e.g., clustering techniques, hierarchical clustering, dimensionality reduction, principal component analysis).
• Time Series Analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer languages including, but not limited to Python, Java, SQL, and R. Demonstrated knowledge of distributed or parallel processing techniques used in the analysis and processing of large data sets.
• Skill in discerning the strengths and weaknesses of various best-practice quantitative solutions for a given real-world problem and skill in developing new quantitative approaches to cater to particular features as needed when standard assumptions are inappropriate.
• Using considerable judgment, proven ability to take vague or broadly defined goals or business objectives and translate them to questions that can be answered or problems that can be addressed via data driven analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and present proposals, findings, and recommendations, both written and orally, to senior staff, management and executives and to external parties (e.g., representing BPA regionally such as to key stakeholders, customers, industry organizations, or regulators).
• Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of GIS and Asset Management Systems.
• Experience with R software product(s).
• Energy/utility industry experience.
• Experience with Power BI (Microsoft Business Intelligence).

AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.

Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.

AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.

Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including

• Co-paid Medical
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Cafeteria Plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401K Plan
• Credit Union Membership
• Referral Bonus

U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.

AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.
Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.