Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Apex Systems, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job#: 2078342 Job Description: Job Title: Data Scientist Job Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid) Pay Range: $54/hr-$63/hr Contract Length: 3 Months (Contract-to-Hire) Summary: We are seeking a passionate, data-savvy Senior Data Scientist to join the Enterprise Analytics team to fuel our mission of growth through data-driven insights and opportunity discovery. This dynamic role uses a consultative approach with the business segments to dive into our customer, product, channel, and digital data to uncover opportunities for consumer experience optimization and customer value delivery. You will also enable stakeholders with actionable, intuitive performance insights that provide the business with direction for growth. The ideal candidate will have a robust mix of technical and communication skills, with a passion for optimization, data storytelling, and data visualization. You will collaborate with a centralized team of data scientists as well as teams across the organization including Product, Marketing, Data, Finance, and senior leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key influencer to the companys strategic decisions and to learn and grow with our Analytics team. The Team: You will be joining a team of analytics and data science professionals within the Enterprise Data & Analytics organization. Team members are highly skilled in a mixture of R, Python, SAS, SQL, Tableau, and Adobe Analytics/Target to perform modeling, visualization, and advanced analytics. Members of the team primarily support the Digital and Omnichannel organizations but are strategically positioned to partner with and support nearly every part of the company including Product, Marketing, Consumer Sales and Operations, Business and Commercial Banks, Private Client Group, Enterprise Payments, and IT. We align with our partners within the Agile development framework and support projects throughout their entire lifecycle from ideation through delivery on the largest and most visible projects undertaken at the company. This highly visible and critical role will be set in a fast-paced environment with the ability to influence not just any single project but the overall direction of the organization. Duties and Responsibilities: • Ability to use advanced analytics methods to extract value from business data. • Ability to perform large-scale experimentation and build data-driven models to answer business questions. • Conducts research on cutting-edge techniques and tools in machine learning/deep learning/artificial intelligence. • Determines requirements that will be used to train and evolve deep learning models and algorithms. • Influences product teams through presentation of data-based recommendations. • Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: • Masters degree completed by Spring 2025 in Computer Science or Information Systems, Decision Sciences, Statistics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a STEM degree • or in lieu of a Masters degree, Bachelors degree with a minimum of 3 years' work experience in analytics or data science • Experience with R, RStudio, Python, SAS, SQL, NoSQL Preferred Qualifications: • Up-to-date knowledge of machine learning and data analytics tools and techniques • Knowledge in predictive modeling methodology • Experienced at leveraging both structured and unstructured data sources • Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job • Work and/or educational experience conducting statistical analysis with advanced statistical software, scripting languages, and packages • Work and/or educational experience with big data analysis tools and techniques • Foundational knowledge of building and deploying predictive models, web scraping, and scalable data pipelines • Understanding of statistical methods and skills such as Bayesian Networks Inference, linear and non-linear regression, hierarchical, mixed models/multi-level modeling • Experience with Cloud Machine Learning technologies (e.g., AWS Sagemaker) • Experience with machine learning environments (e.g., TensorFlow, scikit-learn, caret) • Financial Services background About Candidate: • A curious mind with a thirst for discovery, answers, optimization, and continuous improvement • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels • Creative thinker and problem solver, with a strong ability to manage ambiguity/complexity • Work effectively in teams as well as independently across multiple tasks while meeting aggressive timelines • Experience working in a consumer-centric company and with teams of technical professionals in a cross-functional environment • Experience in banking or financial services is a plus EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or . Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.