Senior Data Scientist - AI & NLP for Impact

NABE; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Analysis Group is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in the Boston area to design, implement, and maintain innovative data science solutions across finance, economics, and health care. You will work with project teams to apply advanced methods, build AI-enabled systems, and explore cutting-edge tools for client engagements.

The role emphasizes staying current with AI developments, collaborating across teams, and contributing to knowledge sharing and training.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or other relevant scientific fields.
• Proven ability to independently apply advanced statistical and mathematical methods to tackle complex research questions.
• Strong credentials and experience with structured and unstructured data, including data visualization.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R with project experience in either language.
• Familiarity with generative AI concepts and ability to stay current with developments.
• Experience designing, prototyping, or deploying AI agents or other generative AI-powered solutions.
• Knowledge of online/cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and HPC environments.
• Experience in Linux, Docker, and front-end development using a JS framework.

Responsibilities

• Working with project teams to address data science and computing challenges.
• Identifying opportunities for leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance service offerings.
• Acting as a resource and participating in client engagements and research as part of the project team.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of computing tools and helping grow the in-house data science knowledge base.
• Conducting advanced statistical and mathematical analyses to derive actionable insights for client decisions.
• Designing, developing, validating, and deploying data engineering, AI, and ML production systems for full stack data science projects.
• Using NLP and generative AI to work with unstructured data (EMR, social media, etc.).
• Optimizing procedures for managing large databases (insurance claims, EHRs, financial transactions).
• Creating interactive analytics portals and visualizations (R/Shiny, Python/Flask, D3).
• Leveraging grid and cloud computing; developing software packages in R, Python, and OO languages.
• Establishing optimized procedures for repetitive or computationally intensive tasks (C, C++, CUDA).
• Communicating findings to senior staff and clients.

Skills

Python

R programming

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Linux

Docker

C++

Front-end basics

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Azure

AWS

HPC environments

JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js/ Angular)

Job description

Analysis Group is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in the Boston area to design, implement, and maintain innovative data science solutions across finance, economics, and health care. You will work with project teams to apply advanced methods, build AI-enabled systems, and explore cutting-edge tools for client engagements.

The role emphasizes staying current with AI developments, collaborating across teams, and contributing to knowledge sharing and training.