Job Title: Data Scientist - Retail / Consumer Goods Duration: 8 month contract Location: Remote Required Pay Scale: $63-$65 / HR W2 • • • Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates • • • Job Summary: The client's data scientists use a combination of technical and business skills to help their brands achieve their financial and strategic objectives. A data scientist learns the job while performing hands-on analytics and modeling. Project Details: • Adhere to our culture of humility, curiosity, and impact • Process data using Python, PySpark, and Databricks • Develop models and dashboards • Learn the job while performing hands-on analytics and modeling • Help business partners make more profitable decisions based on customer and prospect insights Must Haves • 1-3 years of experience in data analysis or related field • Experience using data science to improve customer experience and business profitability • PhD in a quantitative discipline • Proficiency in Python packages such as PySpark, NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, XGBoost, Matplotlib, and lifelines • Theoretical and practical knowledge of methods such as frequentist statistics, Bayesian statistics, forecasting, optimization, causal inference, machine learning, and natural language processing • Proficiency with version control • Experience with reading and writing data in the cloud • Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates across functions with strong skills in persuasive and informative speaking About Matlen Silver Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works. Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600