Lead Data Scientist

Trident Consulting is seeking a ”Lead Data Scientist”. A global leader in business and technology services. Role: Lead Data Scientist Location: Bellevue, WA (Hybrid – 3 days office in a week) Type: W2 - Contract Rate: $65 - $70 Job description Key Responsibilities • Design build and deploy machine learning and GenAI models for advertising use cases such as forecasting conversion prediction bidding optimization recommendations and insights • Develop LLM based solutions using prompt engineering embeddings and basic RAG for campaign diagnostics and decision support • Design and analyse AB tests and experiments apply causal inference techniques DiD propensity scoring DML uplift modelling to measure true incremental impact • Ensure models are scalable explainable and production ready following Responsible AI and governance standards Business Collaboration • Partner with crossfunctional teams product engineering marketing operations to identify and scope highimpact opportunities where data science and AI can drive measurable business outcomes • Translate strategic objectives into actionable analytical initiatives with clearly defined success metrics and timelines Team Leadership • Provide handson mentorship to junior data scientists and analysts guiding them on project delivery modelling best practices code quality and experimentation Required Skills • Python SQL ML frameworks • Experience with Azure Databricks or large scale data platforms • Strong foundation in statistics experimentation and causal inference • GenAI experience Prompt engineering LLM evaluation basic RAG • Good to have Understanding of the Digital Marketing domain Skills Mandatory Skills: Python - Data Science About Trident Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Some of our recent awards include Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.