Lead Data Scientist

Leading Client

Location - Raleigh, NC (Onsite) - Locals Only

Full Time

Role - Lead Data Scientist

Description

As a Lead Data Scientist, you will be responsible for the ideation, development, maintenance, scaling, and support of AI/ML and advanced analytical models with an initial focus on pricing and commercial applications. This role requires advanced analytical skills, a strong foundation in statistical modeling and machine learning, and the ability to translate business problems into scalable data science solutions. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in similar roles, strong Python skills, and a proven track record of operationalizing models that deliver business value.

This position is based full-time, on-site in Raleigh, NC. Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Finance, Business and other cross-functional stakeholders, leading data science initiatives from design through deployment, ensuring solutions align with business objectives

Analyze requirements and architect appropriate recommendations for AI/ML models

Incorporate or integrate AI/ML solutions with current BI tools

Conduct exploration, data extraction, cleansing and standardizing, classification, consumption, and data wrangling to identify trends or correlations in the company’s data

Maintain data pipelines, ensure high data integrity, and monitor/iterate on deployed models to ensure long-term performance and reliability

Maintain and enhance tree-based models in production, including CHAID, CART, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosting

Clearly explain complex analytics, model choices, and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders to build trust and drive adoption

Ability to work with managers and stakeholders to identify and measure success criteria for predictive or prescriptive analytics solutions

Collaborate with full-stack engineering teams to expose models via API or Python libraries

Solid understanding of CI/CD, testing frameworks, and version control (Git)

Foster team development through pair programming, code reviews, and regular knowledge-sharing sessions

Perform all activities in accordance with the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and in compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and Code of Ethical Business Conduct

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or other quantitative fields

Expert proficiency in Python and libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and/or PyTorch with 5+ years of applied data science experience

Thorough understanding of classification, probability, regression, statistics, and machine learning models

Experience with commercial or pricing models

Proven experience in statistical modeling techniques and data structures

Proficiency with AWS-based model deployment workflows

Familiar with AWS data and ML services including S3, Lambda, Batch, SageMaker, and Step Functions

Experience with data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, or Tableau

Key Competencies:

Analytical thinking and problem solving; ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable solutions

Technical rigor – Keen attention to performance, accuracy, and scalability in production systems

Communication – Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills

Collaboration – Comfortable working across teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Ethics and professionalism – High integrity, discretion, and adherence to corporate values and standards

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

Medical

Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

401(k) with Company matching

Pension

Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Options

Employee Life Insurance

Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Direct Deposit Payroll

Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan

College Scholarship Program – for dependent children

Matching Gift Program

New Auto Purchase Discount Plans