Senior Applied Data Scientist

Description Our client, a leader in their industry, is hiring a Senior Applied Data Scientist for a 6+ month contract to support applied data science initiatives focused on a production pricing engine for products and services. This position is 100% remote. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $80–$95 w-2, 100% Remote, EST hours Responsibilities • Design, develop, and own applied data science and optimization models supporting a pricing engine for products and services • Apply prescriptive analytics, forecasting, and operations research techniques to pricing, discounting, and value optimization problems • Translate business requirements into mathematical formulations and data-driven solutions with measurable business impact • Operationalize and support models using production-quality Python development to deploy solutions into production environments • Write, optimize, and tune complex SQL queries to support large-scale data access, feature generation, and model validation Experience Requirements • Strong applied data science background, including optimization, forecasting, or prescriptive analytics in a business environment • Proficient Python development skills with experience supporting or deploying models in production systems • Strong SQL expertise, including complex query writing and performance tuning Education Requirements • PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research) with 2+ years of applied industry experience OR • Master’s degree in a quantitative field with 5+ years of applied data science experience OR • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or technical field with 7+ years of applied data science experience