Lead Data Scientist — Strategic Analytics Leader

Excella; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work locations

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Health Savings Account option

Infertility coverage

Orthodontia

Parental Leave (8 weeks)

Pet insurance (discounted)

Care.com membership and backup care

Paid vacation 15 days

6 federal holidays

4 floating holidays

TechEleX program with devices

Internet reimbursement $25/month

Professional development 3 days/year

HeadSpace membership

TalkSpace

Mental health coverage

Job summary

Excella is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive the development and implementation of advanced analytics solutions aligned with business objectives. You will provide strategic leadership, mentor team members, and influence decisions through data-driven insights.

You will lead data science projects, partner with stakeholders, oversee data acquisition and integration, apply ML and NLP techniques, and guide deployment of predictive models into business applications, while championing governance

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in predictive analytics using Python, R, or Scala.
• 6+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries for data extraction and transformation.
• Extensive experience applying machine learning techniques, including deep learning and NLP.
• Experience with large-scale data platforms such as Hadoop, Spark, and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong background in leading data science teams and mentoring junior data scientists.
• Proven ability to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with executives.
• Experience leading projects within Agile Scrum frameworks.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and data-driven decision making.
• Familiarity with DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) in analytics.
• Continuous learning mindset with a passion for staying up to date on emerging data science technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of data science projects, ensuring high-impact analytics solutions.
• Partner with client stakeholders to understand business challenges and develop data-driven strategies.
• Oversee data acquisition and integration, ensuring data quality and reliability.
• Apply and refine machine learning and predictive modeling techniques to solve complex business problems.
• Guide the deployment and integration of predictive models into business applications.
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing model performance and monitoring over time.
• Present findings and recommendations to executives, translating complex data concepts into actionable business strategies.
• Mentor and support junior and senior team members in data science methodologies and best practices.
• Influence data governance and best practices within the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile Scrum

Data governance

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Mentoring

Data storytelling

Tools

Python

R

Scala

SQL

Hadoop

Spark

Cloud platforms

Job description

Excella is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive the development and implementation of advanced analytics solutions aligned with business objectives. You will provide strategic leadership, mentor team members, and influence decisions through data-driven insights.

You will lead data science projects, partner with stakeholders, oversee data acquisition and integration, apply ML and NLP techniques, and guide deployment of predictive models into business applications, while championing governance