Akkodis is looking for Data Scientist in KOP, PA (100% Remote) on 6 month contract basis. The candidate should have hands on experience with prompt engineering, using a variety of data mining/ analysis methods, using a variety of data tools, building, and implementing models, using/creating algorithms, and creating/running simulations. Must be W2 Candidates only.
Pay Range: $70-$75/hr.; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Job Description:
Daily Responsibilities:
- They must have a proven ability to drive business results with their data-based insights.
- They must be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams.
- The right candidate will have a passion for discovering solutions hidden in large data sets and working with stakeholders to improve business outcomes.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Interact and expand capacities of LLMs.
- Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets.
- Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
- Mine and analyze company and external datasets to drive predictions and actions.
- Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and execute data wrangling techniques.
- Create dashboards of liability assessments
- Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
- No expectations of supervisory responsibility to begin with; however, this role will have multiple leadership opportunities over time – as such, candidates must be able to mentor and teach.
Required Skillset/Experience:
- Self-motivated / Creative / Innovative
- Experience using statistical computer languages (Python, SQL, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.
- Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.
- Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications.
- A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques
- Strong understanding of AI/ML cloud services and infrastructure, including how to leverage them and experience with SaaS infrastructure technologies (AWS/Azure preferred)
- Experience with fraud detection a plus
- Ability to quickly assimilate, organize, analyze, abstract, and synthesize large amounts of information and to make decisions based on this analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to present and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Comfortable working in a dynamic and changing environment.
- Comfortable working with loosely defined requirements where you exercise your creativity and analytical skills to deliver best in class solutions
Join our team at Akkodis as a Data Scientist in KOP, PA (100% Remote). Apply now for a rewarding career path!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pays upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.