Senior Data Scientist (Remote) - ML & Analytics Leader

MAXIMUS; Davenport (IA); Remote; USD 153,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

MAXIMUS in Davenport, IA is seeking a senior data scientist to interpret results, develop classifiers, and guide data-driven decision making across the business.

You will expand data collection, build automated anomaly detection, monitor model performance, and serve as SME to analysts and stakeholders.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a strong foundation in statistics, ML, SQL, Python/R, and a passion for empirical research to enhance MAXIMUS' capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 7+ years in data analysis.
• Expertise in ML techniques and algorithms.
• Strong SQL and data manipulation skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; SME in data.

Responsibilities

• Interpret results using data aggregation and advanced mining.
• Build and refine classifiers for performance.
• Serve as SME in data analytics to stakeholders.
• Identify appropriate analytical techniques for frameworks.
• Develop automated anomaly detection and monitor model performance.
• Lead project management and cross-team communication.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistics

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Stats/Math/CS

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Jupyter

Job description

MAXIMUS in Davenport, IA is seeking a senior data scientist to interpret results, develop classifiers, and guide data-driven decision making across the business.

You will expand data collection, build automated anomaly detection, monitor model performance, and serve as SME to analysts and stakeholders.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a strong foundation in statistics, ML, SQL, Python/R, and a passion for empirical research to enhance MAXIMUS' capabilities.