Data Scientist

BC Forward is currently seeking for a highly motivated Data Scientist for an Hybrid role. Position Title: Data Scientist Location: Cupertino, CA; New York City, NY Anticipated Start Date: 03/31/2025 Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 12+ months Job Type: Contract (Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite) Minimum Qualifications 10+ years of demonstrated experience in an Analytics and Strategy role. Strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically and operationally. Be a self-starter, driven, accountable and a high-energy team player. Proven experience being a thought partner to cross-functional business teams offering actionable data insights and recommendations. Demonstrated ability to influence without authority. Excellent communication skills—able to distill complex analysis into simple, compelling narratives. Background in consulting or customer-facing, fast-paced analytical environment. Expertise with SQL, R or Python and data visualization tools such as Tableau for full-stack data analysis, insight synthesis and presentation. Knowledge of and experience in leveraging Applied Statistical/ML techniques. Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 15+ years of demonstrated experience in an Analytics and Strategy role, preferably in the payments/fintech domain. Ability to understand ambiguous and complex problems and design and execute analytical approaches and turn analysis into clear and concise takeaways that drive action. Track record of leading organization-wide strategic initiatives or transformative analytics projects. Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences. Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.