Data Scientist

Data Scientist - AI/ML, Telematics & Subscription AnalyticsAlternate Job Titles • Machine Learning Data Scientist • AI/ML Engineer - Customer Analytics • Applied Data Scientist • Predictive Analytics Specialist • Data Scientist - Automotive & Telematics Location Plano, TX Onsite Flexibility Hybrid (onsite + remote blend as required)Contract Details • Position Type: Contract • Contract Duration: ~12 months • Shift/Hours: Monday - Friday, core business hours Job Summary The Data Scientist will support advanced use cases in prediction, NLP, and AI/ML for the client’s Data Platform and Engineering Analytics group. This position emphasizes customer retention, churn analysis, subscription analytics, and feature impact analysis, with a strong focus on telematics use cases for both the client and Lexus. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in machine learning, AWS cloud services, and hands-on coding in Python/SQL, combined with strategic thinking to optimize customer acquisition and retention.Key Responsibilities • Lead AI/ML initiatives to deliver customer-centric insights and predictive analytics • Analyze customer behavior, trial periods, and subscription data to drive retention strategies • Build, test, and deploy machine learning models using AWS and cloud-native tools • Support ETL/ELT processes with AWS Glue and related transformation tools • Perform advanced analytics: segmentation, churn, repeat purchase behavior, A/B testing, and market basket analysis • Work with large, complex datasets to identify insights and communicate findings through compelling data storytelling • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven recommendations • Contribute to CI/CD and MLOps workflows for model deployment and monitoring Required Experience • 5+ years in Data Science with AI/ML project experience (2-3 years minimum) • Strong coding skills in Python, SQL (R or Spark experience a plus) • Hands-on AWS expertise (Azure/GCP not accepted for this role) • Knowledge of distributed data systems (SQL, NoSQL, Redshift, Snowflake) • Experience with Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines • Completion of technical assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R Preferred Experience • Automotive data set experience • Familiarity with Cloud Llama and other LLM frameworks (Claude, Haiku, Gemma) • TensorFlow, PyTorch, Jupyter Notebooks, SageMaker experience • Deep learning (ENN, CNN, RNN), GANs, Transformers, NLP/LLMs Required Skills • Machine learning model development and deployment • Large dataset analytics and data storytelling • Subscription and churn analytics • ETL/ELT pipeline development (AWS Glue) • CI/CD and MLOps practices Preferred Skills • Automotive/telematics data analytics • Advanced ML and NLP/LLM model development • Strategic business acumen for customer analytics Additional Skills • Strong communication and presentation abilities • Strategic and analytical thinking for customer acquisition and retention use cases • Collaboration across engineering, business, and analytics teams Benefits • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans • 401(k) Retirement Fund About the Client The client manages data platforms and engineering analytics powering predictive insights for automotive telematics and subscription services. Their focus is on leveraging AI/ML, NLP, and cloud analytics to optimize customer engagement, retention, and experience across the automotive industry.About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and tech firms, as well as leading life sciences, utility, and retail organizations across the U.S. and Canada.Job Number & Hashtags Job ID: 25-26405