Data Scientist

West Monroe • Chicago, Illinois, United States • $102.70k - $132.40k / year • 19h ago

Are you ready to make an impact?

West Monroe is seeking a talented Data Scientist to join our Data Engineering & Analytics team. In this role, you will collaborate with our clients to address their most complex needs, working alongside a team of highly skilled data engineers and architects.

Responsibilities:

Apply statistical techniques like regression, properties of distributions, and statistical tests to analyze data.
Utilize machine learning techniques such as clustering, decision tree learning, and artificial neural networks to streamline data analysis.
Develop advanced algorithms and statistical models using regression, simulation, scenario analysis, and modeling.
Explain complex models (e.g., RandomForest, XGBoost) in a manner that is accessible to non-technical stakeholders.
Visualize and present data insights using tools such as Power BI, ggplot, and matplotlib.
Mine company databases to uncover critical business insights and effectively communicate findings to relevant teams.
Create efficient and reusable code for data improvement, manipulation, and analysis.
Manage project codebase using Git version control.
Develop scalable processes, tools, and dashboards for central use.
Build strong collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the organization, including leading task forces on major initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
2+ years of relevant experience in data science and analytics.
Experience with NLP and Computer Vision tools and libraries, such as OpenCV, spaCy, Transformers, and Attention models.
Familiarity with project management tools like Jira.
Experience with web services such as Databricks, Spark, Oracle Cloud, and/or Azure.
Proficiency in at least one version control tool, such as Git.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and/or R.
Proficiency in big data packages such as PySpark and/or SparkR.
Proficiency in data cleaning packages:
- Python: pandas, numpy, re
- R: dplyr, stringr, lubridate
Proficiency in machine learning packages:
- Python: mlflow, scikit-learn, pyspark.ml
- R: mlflow, caret, sparklyr/ml_*
Experience with statistical and data mining techniques such as GLM/regression, random forests, boosting, text mining, and social network analysis.
Competence with relational databases, including SQL and/or NoSQL.
Coding and scripting experience, with familiarity in visualization tools like Power BI.
Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts to a broad variety of audiences.
Ability to travel 30 to 50% to client sites
Hybrid role: 1 to 2 days a week in office

Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

Seattle or Washington, D.C.

$102,700 - $120,900 USD

Los Angeles

$107,600 - $126,600 USD

New York City or San Francisco

$112,500 - $132,400 USD

A location not listed above

$97,800 - $115,100 USD

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At West Monroe, we work with you.

We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions.

The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We’re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.

At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.

You’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right tin the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.

West Monroeis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please inquire by sending an email to recruiting@westmonroe.com.

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