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Overview
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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to join our team. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be responsible for expertly interpreting results using a range of techniques, from basic data aggregation and statistical analysis to advanced data mining and pattern recognition.
You will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in data and analytics, providing guidance and expertise to peer analysts and operational stakeholders. **
Responsibilities
- Expertly interpret results using a range of techniques, from basic data aggregation and statistical analysis to advanced data mining and pattern recognition. * Select crucial features, construct, and refine classifiers using cutting-edge machine learning techniques for enhanced performance. * Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in data and analytics, providing guidance and expertise to peer analysts and operational stakeholders. * Identify the most suitable decision technology techniques to apply within various analytical frameworks. * Utilize appropriate statistical analysis and quantitative methods to thoroughly examine data, forecast future trends, and account for variability, particularly in generating and maintaining reliable predictions. * Expand and refine MAXIMUS data collection procedures to encompass information crucial for building robust analytical systems. * Develop automated anomaly detection systems and consistently monitor model performance for continuous improvement. * Lead project management activities and facilitate team communication and strategy implementation (meetings, etc.) to ensure timely and efficient execution. * Stay abreast of emerging technologies and systems relevant to MAXIMUS initiatives, ensuring the continuous growth of the team's expertise. * Drive the execution of additional MAXIMUS areas of strategic interest, further enhancing the organization's capabilities and impact. * Mines and analyzes complex and unstructured data sets using advanced statistical methods for use in data-driven decision making. * Performs research, analysis, and modeling on organizational data. * Develops and applies algorithms or models to key business metrics with the goal of improving operations or answering business questions. * Provides findings and analysis for use in decision making. **
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and 7+ Years. * BS, MS (preferred), or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related field. * 7+ years of relevant professional experience in data analysis/science with heavy emphasis on data-driven decision making. * Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Trees, etc. * Experience with common data science toolkits. Excellence in multiple of these is highly desirable. * Experience with data visualization tools. * Advanced applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc. * Highly skilled in using query languages such as SQL and expert use of relational databases and SQL. * Experience working with large data sets, experience working with (not architecture design of) distributed or cloud computing tools a plus. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or work cooperatively in a technical team as required. * Must possess superior oral and written communication skills. * A strong passion for empirical research and for answering complex questions with data. * Leadership in prioritizing projects and evaluating data analysis solutions. * Experience working directly with business users and requirements documentation. * Experience with solution/vendor evaluation and evaluating product ROI. * Experience with government-sponsored health care programs and operations desirable. **
Benefits
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Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Additionally, Maximus offers a competitive salary range of $153,000 - $182,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
