Data Scientist - AI & Growth Analytics

Cortland; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortland is seeking a Data Scientist to design and deploy advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that address investment and operational challenges. You will transform complex data into scalable, production-ready insights that drive smarter decisions and Cortland’s growth.

You will partner with business stakeholders, build models, and collaborate with data and engineering teams to establish infrastructure for production analytics, deploying end-to-end solutions and communicating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; advanced degree preferred.
• 2+ years of professional data science or advanced analytics experience.
• Strong foundation in statistical modeling, ML, clustering, classification, and optimization.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; Spark/Scala experience is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and data ecosystems (Databricks, EMR, S3, RDS).
• Ability to translate data insights into business impact.
• Excellent communication and data storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value predictive and optimization use cases.
• Design, build, and maintain machine learning and statistical models that support ongoing operational and investment strategies.
• Collaborate with data and engineering teams to establish the infrastructure, pipelines, and processes required for production analytics.
• Develop end-to-end solutions, including model development, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage BI, GIS, and visualization tools to clearly communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Serve as the technical lead for AI/agentic initiatives while educating the broader teams to effectively adopt.
• Stay current on emerging data science tools, platforms, and methodologies, bringing relevant innovations into the organization.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Spark

Scala

Databricks

EMR

S3

Job description

Cortland is seeking a Data Scientist to design and deploy advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that address investment and operational challenges. You will transform complex data into scalable, production-ready insights that drive smarter decisions and Cortland’s growth.

You will partner with business stakeholders, build models, and collaborate with data and engineering teams to establish infrastructure for production analytics, deploying end-to-end solutions and communicating