Senior Data Scientist, NYC | Lead Strategic Analytics & ML

FreeWheel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

FreeWheel in New York, NY is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to apply advanced data science to solve critical business problems and shape data-driven improvements. The role requires 10+ years of experience and a Master’s degree, with a focus on actionable insights, ML, and predictive analytics.

You will lead cross-functional teams, design analytical solutions, and oversee data integration and forecasting efforts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience
• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Strong focus on actionable insights
• Data science and statistical modeling experience
• Machine learning and predictive modeling expertise
• Proficiency with statistics

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with product and service teams to define data analysis and experimental needs
• Design and implement software, algorithms, and automated processes to support data integration and cleansing from diverse sources
• Use statistical methods and machine learning to analyze large datasets and produce actionable insights for business strategy
• Develop statistical and mathematical solutions for complex business problems to inform strategic initiatives
• Create data mining architectures and statistical reporting to uncover trends and patterns in extensive datasets
• Oversee analysis of customer behavior and product performance, using historical data to support predictive modeling
• Conduct predictive analytics to anticipate customer behavior and enable data-driven forecasts
• Research and apply emerging data science principles to improve business outcomes while acting as an expert organizational advisor
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; must be able to work nights and weekends with variable schedule(s) as necessary
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Predictive modeling

Statistics

Education

Master's degree

Job description

FreeWheel in New York, NY is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to apply advanced data science to solve critical business problems and shape data-driven improvements. The role requires 10+ years of experience and a Master’s degree, with a focus on actionable insights, ML, and predictive analytics.

You will lead cross-functional teams, design analytical solutions, and oversee data integration and forecasting efforts.