[Hiring] Senior Consultant Data Scientist @Excella

Role Description

Senior Data Scientists at Excella leverage advanced statistical, machine learning, and data visualization techniques to drive meaningful insights and solutions for client projects. They collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable analytics and ensure the effective communication of complex quantitative findings.

• Take ownership of the design and execution of data science projects, ensuring high-impact analytics solutions.
• Partner with client stakeholders to understand business challenges and develop data-driven strategies.
• Oversee data acquisition and integration, ensuring data quality and reliability.
• Apply and refine machine learning and predictive modeling techniques to solve complex business problems.
• Guide the deployment and integration of predictive models into business applications.
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing model performance and monitoring over time.
• Present findings and recommendations to executives, translating complex data concepts into actionable business strategies.
• Mentor and support junior and senior team members in data science methodologies and best practices.
• Influence data governance and best practices within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in predictive analytics using tools like Python, R, or Scala.
• 3+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries for data extraction and transformation.
• Extensive experience applying machine learning techniques, including deep learning and NLP.
• Expertise in working with large-scale data platforms, including Hadoop, Spark, and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong background in leading data science teams and mentoring junior data scientists.
• Proven ability to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing CI/CD in data science pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
• Experience leading projects within Agile Scrum frameworks.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to drive decision-making based on data insights.
• Familiarity with DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) and its application in analytics.
• Continuous learning mindset with a passion for staying up to date on emerging data science technologies.

Requirements

• This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary that Excella reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs.
• Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus in addition to the base salary. This variable pay opportunity is dependent upon the attainment of shared firmwide goals and objectives as determined by Excella’s Executive Team.
• Should your experience and knowledge qualify you for a different position or title within Excella, we may consider you for positions that better align with your qualifications.

Benefits

• Top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options.
• 8 weeks of Parental Leave.
• Discounted pet insurance.
• Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually.
• 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays starting day one.
• Excella’s TechEleX program provides multiple options for technology needs, including Mac or PC devices.
• Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit of $25 per month.
• 3 days of paid professional development every year, including an allowance for registration fees.
• Employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, and access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage.