Data Scientist/Hybrid/San Diego, CA

Data Scientist 6 Month Contract (Possible extension) Location: Hybrid (Client located in San Diego, CA) Work Shift: Monday through Friday (8:00AM – 5:00PM PST) • Must be able to work on W-2 basis • Must be local to the Diego, CA area JOB DESCRIPTION This Global FinTech company has an immediate long-term contract opportunity in San Diego, CA for a Data Scientist. This position requires working hybrid up to 3 days onsite, Monday-Friday. Contract Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension) In this role, you will lead experimentation, apply advanced statistical methods, and craft data-driven narratives that inform senior leadership and guide decision-making. You'll partner closely with business operations, product, and engineering teams to evaluate program performance, design causal models, and deliver insights that drive efficiency and customer satisfaction. This role also provides the opportunity to collaborate with fellow data scientists and analysts in a highly innovative environment delivering solutions that directly impact customer journeys, operational readiness, and revenue growth. • Performs business analysis using various techniques, Eg - statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modeling, data mining. • Determines best practices and develops actionable insights and recommendations for the current business operations. • Works directly with the internal or external client to identify analytical requirements. • May help to produce ad hoc data and reports. • May assist in implementing or developing systems to capture business operation information. • May occasionally guide less experienced business data analysts. • Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of A/B and other experimental methodologies to evaluate program and product performance. • Apply advanced statistical techniques including Bayesian methods and causal inference to uncover insights that improve customer experience, reduce friction in assisted flows, and drive measurable revenue outcomes. • Partner with cross-functional leaders to define success metrics, establish robust measurement frameworks, and ensure clear alignment on how outcomes are tracked and communicated. • Collaborate closely with data engineering teams to guide the development and maintenance of reliable data marts that enable scalable, trustworthy analysis. Skills Requirements • 8+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related field. Proven ability to extract insights from data and communicate compelling data-driven stories that drive business impact. • Excellent SQL skills for data extraction, manipulation, and pipeline development. • Expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik). Experience with Python or R for advanced analytics, modeling, and automation is a plus. • Familiarity with big data tools (e.g., Snowflake, Spark, Databricks) is a plus. • Machine learning and Generative AI experience is a plus. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. • Strong problem-solving and end-to-end quantitative thinking skills. • Passion for mentorship and developing talent within the team. • Proactive and growth-oriented mindset—you identify opportunities for innovation rather than just responding to problems. You will receive the following benefits: • Medical Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA) • 401(k) • Paid Sick Time Leave • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit Motion Recruitment provides IT Staffing Solutions (Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire) in major North American markets. Our unique expertise in today’s highest-demand tech skill sets, paired with our deep networks and knowledge of our local technology markets, results in an exemplary track record with candidates and clients. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.