Data Scientist III

Data Scientist III

Emerald Resource Group is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist III to join our team. As a Data Scientist III, you will be responsible for leading and participating in projects that utilize large amounts of data to develop recommendations and solutions. You will manage projects of varying complexity, with some being very complex and typically focused on profitability, revenue growth, and/or expense reduction.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and/or research novel techniques to create solutions for problems
Select optimal approach then develops predictive and prescriptive models to surface insights and drive action
Use statistical testing and experimental design where appropriate
Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance decisions embedded in business processes
Use effective project planning techniques to break down projects into tasks and ensure deadlines are kept
Define success measures and tracks performance of models
Actively research and implement innovations to new and existing AI/ML models and processes
Develop predictive and prescriptive models of varying complexity including very complex models to surface insight and drive action
Perform regular model maintenance
Initiate then drives projects to completion with minimal guidance
Provide some thought leadership
Gather data from disparate sources and ensures data quality throughout all stages of collection/acquisition, annotation and processing, normalization and transformation

Requirements:

Must have experience in at least 3 of the following: predictive analytics, machine learning, unsupervised learning, optimization, simulation
Proficient and proven experience scripting in a high-level programming language (e.g., Python, R)
Proficient in SQL including experience writing well-structured and efficient queries
Experience working with data from a variety of sources (e.g., databases, JSON, text-based, image, and unstructured data)
Experience with data visualization tools or data visualization within a high-level programming language (e.g., Python, R)
Strong storytelling skill set including significant experience communicating complex technical information to a non-technical audience
Hands on project management experience
High intellectual curiosity with ability to develop new knowledge and skills and use new concepts, methods, digital systems and processes to improve performance
Valid driver's license and a driving record that conforms to company standards

Why Emerald Resource Group?

We are more than just a talent scouting agency. We believe that the key to a company's success is its people, and our mission is to match exceptional candidates with exceptional companies. With over 25 years of experience, we have built a reputation as an industry leader in IT recruiting, working with a diverse range of clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies. This means more and better opportunities for you to take your career to the next level.

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