Senior Data Scientist - Strategy & Analytics Lead

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Data Scientist II to join the Strategy & Analytics team within the Biological Sciences Division. You will independently lead advanced analytics, predictive modeling, forecasting, and operational intelligence initiatives to support BSD priorities and enterprise stakeholders.

You will mentor junior analysts, partner with data engineering, and help advance BSD’s analytics and AI capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Python, R, SAS, Alteryx and cloud-based analytics environments.
• Experience developing data visualizations and executive-facing analytical presentations.
• Experience mentoring analysts or junior data scientists.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analytical initiatives integrating large datasets across operational, financial, workforce, clinical, and research domains.
• Present analytical findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop reusable analytical frameworks and governance standards.

Skills

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

SAS

Alteryx

Cloud analytics

Relational databases

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Data Science or related STEM field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Epic Cogito Suite (Clarity, SlicerDicer, Reporting Workbench)

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

SAS

Alteryx

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Data Scientist II to join the Strategy & Analytics team within the Biological Sciences Division. You will independently lead advanced analytics, predictive modeling, forecasting, and operational intelligence initiatives to support BSD priorities and enterprise stakeholders.

You will mentor junior analysts, partner with data engineering, and help advance BSD’s analytics and AI capabilities.