Data Scientist




Location: This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). Ideal candidates will live within 50 miles of the following PulsePoint location. 300 Seven Fields Blvd, Suite 100, Seven Fields, PA 16046



Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm


The Data Scientist will develop and implement predictive model algorithms and techniques with moderate complexity.



How you will make an impact:



• Execute algorithms to address specific business problems under the direction of the team lead or manager.
• Work with data sets of moderate size and complexity.
• Develop visualization of analysis output for business users and publish results under the direction of team lead or manager.
• Predict model and machine learning concepts in distributed computing environment.
• Implement batch and real-time model scoring to drive actions.
• Provide high-level controllership/evaluation of all output produced to ensure established targets are met.
• Determine the continuous improvement opportunities of current predictive modeling algorithms.
• Proactively collaborate with business partners to determine identified population segments and develop actionable plans to enable the identification of patterns related to quality, use, cost and other variables.
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Minimum Requirements:



Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Econometrics, Physics, Biostatistics or a related field. Three (3) years of experience working in related occupation(s).



Additional Requirements:



Three (3) years of experience must include:


• Three (3) years of experience with Python, R and SAS.
• Three (3) years of working experience with Hadoop distributed computing environment.
• Three (3) years of experience using Hive, Impala, or Apache Spark.
• Three (3) years of data extraction and manipulation experience using SQL.
• Three (3) years of experience connecting Tableau or Shiny reports to Hadoop back end.
• Three (3) years of experience with JavaScript visualization libraries including D3.js.


ALTERNATE EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Econometrics, Physics, Biostatistics or a related field plus one (1) year of experience. Must have one (1) year of experience in each of the skills listed above.