Russell Tobin is hiring for their direct technology client on a remote basis. Job Title: Data Scientist Type: 6-Month Contract Location: Remote 100% Pay Range: $60 - $65 per hour on W2 (inclusive) Job Description The client’s Marketing Data Science & Analytics team is seeking a Data Scientist Contractor to drive operational efficiency, optimize campaign strategy, and enhance tooling infrastructure. This role combines tactical problem-solving with strategic influence, offering the opportunity to shape data-driven decisions that impact marketing performance at scale. Responsibilities • Campaign Analysis & Strategy: Analyze campaign performance data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and growth opportunities. • Translate insights into actionable recommendations to refine targeting and budget allocation. • Operational Process Optimization: Diagnose bottlenecks in marketing workflows (e.g., reporting) and design scalable solutions (e.g., automation programs, dashboards). • Tooling Infrastructure Development: Build and refine tools to streamline data pipelines, reporting systems, and cross-functional collaboration (e.g., SQL, BI tools, workflow orchestration). • Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Engineering, and Product teams to align technical solutions with business objectives. • Insights-to-Action: Transform raw data into strategic narratives that inform marketing decisions and operational improvements. Qualifications: • Technical Expertise: Proficiency in SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker). • Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of optimizing processes, tooling, or campaign strategies. • Communication: Ability to distill complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders. • Experience: 2+ years in data science, analytics, or a related field. Prior work in marketing analytics or operations is a plus. Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.