Senior Data Scientist (with workforce planning/topology exp.)

Catapult Solutions Group; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

Catapult Solutions Group seeks a Senior Data Scientist for an 11-month contract in San Diego, hybrid. You will apply advanced statistics, predictive models, and causal inference to optimize workforce planning and topology decisions across vendors, locations, and geographies.

Key skills include SQL, Python (NumPy/Pandas/Scikit-learn), and data visualization with Qlik/QuickSight/Tableau/Plotly Dash. Strong communication helps drive stakeholder decisions and mentoring of analysts.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Expertise in SQL, workforce planning, and topology for decision support.
• Strong data visualization skills with at least one of Qlik/QuickSight/Tableau/Plotly Dash.
• Proficient Python data stack: NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn.
• Experience with causal inference methods and advanced experimentation.
• Ability to translate data into business strategy and actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced business analysis using statistical methods, predictive modeling, and data mining.
• Analyze workforce and topology decisions across vendors, locations, and geographies.
• Develop scalable analytics solutions and reusable data-driven workflows.
• Partner with stakeholders to define analytical requirements and deliver insights.
• Design experiments beyond standard A/B tests and apply causal inference techniques.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and influence data-driven decisions.
• Mentor less experienced analysts and support data systems development.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Workforce Planning

Topology

Data visualization

Python (NumPy Pandas Scikit-learn)

Causal inference

Predictive modeling

Experimentation

Generative AI

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Independent collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Statistics, Mathematics, CS

Tools

Qlik

QuickSight

Tableau

Plotly Dash

Job description

11-month contract for a Senior Data Scientist (with workforce planning/topology exp.) in San Diego, CA (hybrid)

***We can only consider US Citizens and US Permanent Residents available to work on W2 basis for this role!***

Overview: This role will perform advanced business and data analysis to identify actionable insights and recommendations that improve business performance. The position will leverage statistical analysis, predictive modeling, data mining, experimentation, and causal inference techniques while partnering directly with internal and external stakeholders to define analytical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform business analysis using techniques such as statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modeling, and data mining.
• Analyze workforce and topology decisions across internal versus external experts, credentialed versus non-credentialed professionals, onshore versus offshore locations, and different geographies and vendor models.
• Identify best practices and develop actionable insights and recommendations to improve current business operations.
• Partner directly with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs and define analytical requirements.
• Develop data-backed strategies designed to drive significant business growth and increase customer benefit.
• Generate and evaluate hypotheses based on customer behavior, industry trends, and external market factors.
• Design and interpret complex experiments, including methodologies beyond traditional A/B testing.
• Apply causal inference techniques to understand business and customer impact.
• Produce ad hoc analyses, reports, and insights as needed.
• Support the implementation and development of systems used to capture business operations data.
• Build reusable and scalable analytics solutions that improve efficiency and reduce duplication of work.
• Leverage Generative AI and emerging technologies to accelerate insights from multimodal data.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders and influence data-driven decision-making.
• Provide guidance to less experienced business data analysts as needed.

Required Skills

• Advanced SQL skills.
• Experience with Workforce Planning, Talent/Workforce Strategy, or Topology.
• Strong proficiency with data visualization tools such as Qlik, QuickSight, Tableau, or Plotly Dash.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills using Python, including libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn.
• Experience with causal inference techniques, including:
• Propensity score matching
• Difference-in-differences
• Synthetic control methods
• Strong foundation in predictive modeling, customer segmentation, and experimentation.
• Experience designing and interpreting sophisticated experiments beyond standard A/B testing.
• Experience building scalable and reusable analytics solutions.
• Experience leveraging Generative AI and emerging technologies to accelerate analytical insights.
• Strong ability to translate data into business strategies and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decision-makers and build consensus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience

• BS or MS degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.