Lead Data Scientist

Key Skills

Python Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing (NLP), R Programming, Computer Vision (CV), MLOps tools

Job Description

Mosaic Data Science, located in the Northern Virginia/Washington, DC Metro area, encourages qualified lead data scientists to contact us regarding current full-time, salaried consulting opportunities in the United States and Canada.

Mosaic Data Science is a dynamic, growing data science consultancy solving some of the most complex and interesting problems in industry. At Mosaic, you’ll contribute to data science projects requiring a variety of analytical and business skills in many verticals, including logistics, retail, utilities, healthcare, telecommunications, media, oil and gas, and manufacturing. As a lead data scientist, you will have responsibility for technical direction and execution on data science projects, and you will manage the work of the data scientists, analysts, and software engineers on the project team. You’ll work with talented, creative, and self-motivated colleagues who hold themselves to very high standards of professionalism and quality. You will work closely with customers to understand their business problems and design and scope analytics-based solutions ; part-time travel to customer sites may be required. Telecommute options are available. You can expect your responsibilities to grow as quickly as you’re willing and able to meet them. You’ll enjoy a fantastic benefits package that includes profit sharing and generous personal leave, professional development opportunities, as well as first-rate healthcare and retirement benefits. Most folks who join Mosaic stay here for a long time.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in applied math, statistics, operations research,
• computer science, engineering, physics, cognitive science, or a related field; Master’s/PhD preferred
• Working knowledge of statistics, machine learning, optimization, data visualization, computer programming, and database systems
• Expert knowledge in one or more technical domains of data science, such as Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, ML Engineering, or MLOps
• Proficiency and significant experience with R or Python and relevant data manipulation, visualization, and machine learning libraries
• 4+ years of experience applying technical skills to real-world business problems
• 1+ years of experience leading data science projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, a high level of professionalism, and genuine customer orientation
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills, tools, and business domains quickly on the job
• Desire to collaborate with, learn from, and share knowledge with colleagues
• Must be a US or Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Mosaic Data Science takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.