Data Scientist, Specialist

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in data science, predictive analytics, or advanced statistical modeling roles
  • Expertise in Python, R, or SQL with hands-on experience in machine learning libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow)
  • Strong understanding of data pipelines, data wrangling, and statistical techniques
  • Experience in big data environments (Spark/Hadoop)
  • Familiarity with visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
  • Bachelor's or relevant Master’s degree in Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science

Responsibilities

  • Develop complex queries and extensive programming for data preparation
  • Lead deep dive analytics to support data-driven business decisions
  • Identify and diagnose data inconsistencies and fill data gaps
  • Engage with stakeholders to develop hypotheses and translate requirements to analytics
  • Guide test design, research design, and model validation as an analytics expert
  • Prepare and present insights and recommendations to business leaders
  • Participate in special projects and perform assigned duties
  • Design scalable data mining models and reporting protocols
  • Apply emerging data science techniques to solve cross-functional business problems
  • Contribute to analytics advancement through research and application of statistical theory

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model for enhanced flexibility
  • Collaborative work environment aimed at enriching employee experience
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Mission-driven culture focused on long-term client wellbeing
  • Contribution to large strategic initiatives within a reputable firm
Full Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Develops complex queries and performs extensive programming to access, transform, and prepare data for statistical modeling.
  • Leads and executes deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making. Mentors and develops junior data scientists and analysts.
  • Identifies and diagnoses data inconsistencies and errors, documents data assumptions, and forages to fill data gaps.
  • Engages with internal stakeholders to understand and probe business processes in order to develop hypotheses. Brings structure to requests and translates requirements into an analytic approach.
  • Guides test design, research design, and model validation. Provides statistical consultation services. Serves as the analytics expert on cross functional teams for large strategic initiatives and contributes to the growth of the Vanguard analytic community.
  • Prepares and delivers insight presentations and action recommendations. Communicates complex analytical findings and implications to business leaders.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
  • Designs scalable data mining models and reporting protocols to identify trends and patterns in massive datasets.
  • Applies modern and emerging data science techniques to solve business problems across functions such as marketing, economics, and operations.
  • Contributes to the advancement of analytics through exploratory research and application of cutting-edge statistical theory.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in data science, predictive analytics, or advanced statistical modeling roles
  • Expertise in programming with Python, R, or SQL; hands-on experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow); strong understanding of data pipelines, data wrangling, and statistical techniques; experience in big data environments (Spark/Hadoop); familiarity with visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science, or a Master’s degree/Diploma in a related quantitative field

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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