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Maximus · 1 day ago

Principal Data Scientist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff

$157K/yr - $235K/yr

10+ years exp

Maximus is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join their AI Accelerator team, focusing on architecting and optimizing scalable AI systems. The role involves deep data analysis, leading AI/ML initiatives, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive data-driven decision making.

Business Process Automation (BPA)ConsultingEducationGovernmentGovTechHealth CareInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Make deep dives into the data, pulling out objective insights for business leaders

Initiate, craft, and lead advanced analyses of operational data

Provide a strong voice for the importance of data-driven decision making

Provide expertise to others in data wrangling and analysis

Convert complex data into visually appealing presentations

Develop and deploy advanced methods to analyze operational data and derive meaningful, actionable insights for stakeholders and business development partners

Understand the importance of automation and look to implement and initiate automated solutions where appropriate

Initiate and take the lead on AI/ML initiatives as well as develop AI/ML code for projects

Utilize various languages for scripting and write SQL queries. Serve as the primary point of contact for data and analytical usage across multiple projects

Guide operational partners on product performance and solution improvement/maturity options

Participate in intra-company data-related initiatives as well as help foster and develop relationships throughout the organization

Learn new skills in advanced analytics/AI/ML tools, techniques, and languages

Mentor more junior data analysts/data scientists as needed

Apply strategic approach to lead projects from start to finish

Qualification

AI/ML experiencePython programmingData analysisComputer VisionNatural Language ProcessingDeep LearningAPI programmingLinux experienceStatisticsStrategic communicationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field required

10-12 years of relevant professional experience required

10+ years of relevant Software Development + AI / ML / DS experience

Professional Programming experience (e.g. Python, R, etc.)

Experience in two of the following: Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, and/or Classical ML

Experience with API programming

Experience with Linux

Experience with Statistics

Experience with Classical Machine Learning

Experience working as a contributor on a team

Preferred

Masters or BS in quantitative discipline (e.g. Math, Physics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, etc.)

Experience developing machine learning or signal processing algorithms

Ability to leverage mathematical principles to model new and novel behaviors

Ability to leverage statistics to identify true signals from noise or clutter

Experience working as an individual contributor in AI

Use of state-of-the-art technology to solve operational problems in AI and Machine Learning

Strong knowledge of data structures, common computing infrastructures/paradigms (stand alone and cloud), and software engineering principles

Ability to design custom solutions in the AI and Advanced Analytics sphere for customers. This includes the ability to scope customer needs, identify currently existing technologies, and develop custom software solutions to fill any gaps in available off the shelf solutions

Ability to build reference implementations of operational AI & Advanced Analytics processing solutions