** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is looking for an experienced Data Scientist to fill a three- year assignment in the Atlanta, GA area.


This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.


Date: 01/22/2025

Job Title: Data Scientist 

Work Location: Atlanta, GA 

Requirements:
  Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering); a Master's or Ph.D. is a plus   Professional experience in the natural gas, energy, or finance industry are preferred   This assignment can be fully remote, and candidates can be located in the EST and CST time zones. Hybrid candidates are preferred but not required.   5 to 10 years of experience in data science, including machine learning and statistical analysis   Responsible for leveraging data to uncover insights, create predictive models, and drive data-driven decision-making   This role involves advanced analytics, machine learning, and strong problem-solving skills to extract actionable information from large datasets   Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis: Collect, clean, and analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights   Use statistical techniques to uncover meaningful information from data   Predictive Modeling: Develop and deploy machine learning models to predict future trends, behaviors, and outcomes   Apply regression analysis, clustering, classification, and other modeling techniques   Create compelling data visualizations to communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders using tools like Tableau & Power BI or Python libraries   Hypothesis Testing: Formulate and test hypotheses, providing statistical validation for business decisions and recommendations   Feature Engineering: Engineer and select relevant features for machine learning models, enhancing their predictive power   Algorithm Development: Build and fine-tune machine learning algorithms, such as decision trees, random forests, neural networks, and more, depending on the specific problem   Data Integration: Collaborate with IT and database administrators to integrate and access data from various sources and data warehouses   Model Deployment: Deploy machine learning models in production environments to support real-time decision-making   A/B Testing: Design and analyze A/B tests to measure the impact of changes and improvements
Data Ethics: Ensure ethical data practices, including privacy and compliance with data protection regulations   Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, business analysts, and domain experts, to understand business requirements and align data science initiatives with organizational goals
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior data scientists and analysts, fostering their professional growth   Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest data science tools, techniques, and trends through ongoing professional development   Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python, R, or Julia.   Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms and their applications.   Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or data visualization libraries in Python (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn)   Solid understanding of databases and data manipulation using SQL   Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strong communication skills to convey complex findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders   Familiarity with big data technologies and distributed computing frameworks is a plus (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
Knowledge of data ethics, privacy, and compliance considerations

Is this position supporting a government-related project? No

Does this position require driving (excluding commute)? No

Does this position require personal protective equipment (PPE)? No

Estimated Start Date: 2/10/2025

Estimated Duration of Job Assignment: 2/10/2028


JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  #D650