ZS · 6 days ago

Data Science Consultant

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop advanced and efficient statistically effective algorithms that solve problems of high dimensionality.

Utilize technical skills such as hypothesis testing, machine learning and retrieval processes to apply statistical and data mining techniques to identify trends, create figures, and analyze other relevant information.

Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders at ZS to integrate and effectively communicate

Contribute to the assessment of emerging datasets and technologies that impact our analytical platform.

Engage in the development of specific assets/accelerators that foster scalability.

Contribute to advancing thought leadership through research support and publication assistance.

Provide guidance and mentorship to Associate team members.

Qualification

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Big DataAdvanced AnalyticsAlgorithmsText MiningSocial ListeningRecommender SystemsPredictive ModelingProgramming Language ProficiencyJavaPythonRHadoop EcosystemAmazon Web ServicesDatabase SystemsProject Management TechniquesProject ProposalsProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsQuantitative SkillsAgile Project PlanningProject ManagementClient InteractionTeam LeadershipFluency in EnglishHealthcareTransportationInsuranceRelated Expertise

Required

A PhD Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a relevant field or a Master’s degree with 5 or more years of relevant post-collegiate work experience

A robust academic performance with coursework emphasizing analysis and quantitative skills

A knowledge of big data, advanced analytical concepts, and algorithms (e.g., text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, etc.)

A proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java/Python/R)

Experience with tools/platforms such as the Hadoop eco system, Amazon Web Services or database systems

A proficiency in agile project planning and project management techniques

Experience in client interaction, crafting project proposals, and leading teams

Fluency in English