Data Science Lead - Red Shift : Job Details

Are you passionate about leveraging data to drive business decisions? Our client, located near Albany, NY, is seeking a Data Science Lead to play a critical role in shaping the organization's data analytics strategy. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and business acumen to transform complex data into actionable insights. Responsibilities of the Data Science Lead will include:

• Develop and execute a vision for advanced analytics in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Lead and manage data science projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Work closely with data architects, ETL developers, and business intelligence teams to design and implement data-driven solutions.
• Stay informed on emerging data science technologies and best practices.
• Present insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Research and develop statistical models and machine learning algorithms for data analysis.
• Implement new mathematical or statistical methodologies as needed.
• Partner with data engineering teams to establish standards for data governance, transformation, and storage.
• Create data design documentation and models to guide software development teams.
• Evaluate performance and scalability requirements, ensuring optimal efficiency.
• Provide thought leadership in advanced analytics, assessing feasibility, costs, and potential business impact.

Job Requirements Qualifications of the Data Science Lead:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with SAS, ETL, database programming, and data analytics.
• 4-8 years of experience in a data science or analytics-related role.
• Experience with Azure tools such as Synapse and Machine Learning.
• Strong background in data mining, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data analytics and machine learning.
• Understanding of data transformation techniques and structures.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, data governance, and master data management.
• Ability to communicate complex insights to executive leadership.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Passion for innovation, methodology, and governance in data science.

Pay for this position is commensurate with experience and education, ranging roughly from $100,000 - $135,000, DOE. To see a full listing of all our open positions, please visit: redShift Recruiting is the region's premier recruiting agency with over 100 years of combined experience in the recruiting field. We specialize in permanent, temporary, and temp-to-hire positions. Our superior service combined with our highly qualified and carefully selected bank of candidates sets us apart.