Senior Data Scientist
Pacer GroupAbout the role
Job Title: Senior Data Scientist
Location: Forest Park, GA (30297)
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 24+ months
Domain: Utilities
Pay Rate: $53-$58/hr
Application Deadline: 21st Sep 2026
SKILLS REQUIRED
Primary (Must-Have):
10+ years of experience in Data Science, advanced analytics, or related fields
Strong proficiency in Python, R, or Julia with hands-on experience in data analysis
Expert knowledge of machine learning, predictive modeling, feature engineering, and statistical analysis
Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn, or similar data visualization tools
Strong experience with deep learning, neural networks, ensemble methods, and machine learning algorithm development
Advanced SQL and database experience, including working with large and complex datasets
Secondary (Good to Have):
Experience with big data technologies and distributed computing frameworks such as Hadoop and Spark
Experience with data lakes, data warehouses, and enterprise data integration
Experience deploying and monitoring machine learning models in production environments
Experience with A/B testing, experimentation, data privacy, ethics, and compliance
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist to develop advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that support data-driven business decisions.
The role will serve as a technical and strategic data science resource responsible for complex data analysis, predictive modeling, feature engineering, machine learning algorithm development, model deployment, experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze complex datasets and apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to generate actionable business insights
Develop, optimize, and deploy predictive models using machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, and ensemble methods
Lead feature engineering and feature selection efforts to improve model performance and predictive capabilities
Design and conduct hypothesis testing, statistical validation, experimentation, and A/B testing to evaluate data science solutions
Collaborate with data engineering and IT teams to integrate data from multiple sources, data lakes, and data warehouses
Develop data visualizations and analytical reports using Tableau, Power BI, Python, or similar tools to communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Oversee production deployment and monitoring of machine learning models while ensuring data privacy, ethics, and compliance requirements are followed
BENEFITS
Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
EEOC Compliance:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
DISCLAIMER
AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex datasets and apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to generate actionable business insights
- Develop, optimize, and deploy predictive models using machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, and ensemble methods
- Lead feature engineering and feature selection efforts to improve model performance and predictive capabilities
- Design and conduct hypothesis testing, statistical validation, experimentation, and A/B testing to evaluate data science solutions
- Collaborate with data engineering and IT teams to integrate data from multiple sources, data lakes, and data warehouses
- Develop data visualizations and analytical reports using Tableau, Power BI, Python, or similar tools to communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Oversee production deployment and monitoring of machine learning models while ensuring data privacy, ethics, and compliance requirements are followed
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in Data Science, advanced analytics, or related fields
- Strong proficiency in Python, R, or Julia with hands-on experience in data analysis
- Expert knowledge of machine learning, predictive modeling, feature engineering, and statistical analysis
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn, or similar data visualization tools
- Strong experience with deep learning, neural networks, ensemble methods, and machine learning algorithm development
- Advanced SQL and database experience, including working with large and complex datasets
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
Skills mentioned
About Pacer Group
Founded in 2008, PACER is a Minority Woman-owned Global Staffing firm serving Fortune 500 Clients with customized and scalable workforce solutions. With our Account Management integrated into our service delivery processes, we provide our clients with staffing solutions that are transparent and robust irrespective of the industry they function in. Services: 1) Staffing 2) Employer of Record (EOR) 3) Agency of Record (AOR) 4) Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) 5) Sunset Supplier Solutions Today we employ over 8500 industry professionals supported by over National and 12000+ Globally locations across the US, Canada, and India. Our Fortune 500 and Global 2000 clients leverage this expansive reach by engaging PACER as a preferred go-to supplier across multiple regions and countries to receive consistent deliverables, terms, rates, and cost savings. We have a workforce in 50 states and one of the biggest IT Consultants bench in the US. Key Facts: Largest Diverse Company in the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Top 5 Fastest Growing Staffing Firms in the USA-SIA 2024 Largest Staffing Firms List - SIA 2018-2024 Largest IT Staffing Firms List - SIA 2018-2024 We are firmly rooted in technology and deliver tailored Workforce Solutions to solve our client challenges while focusing on the right people, processes, and technologies. With a team of over 500 Recruiters, Lead recruiters and Account Managers, we deliver best-in-class staffing experience. As a minority women owned company. Diversity is part of our core values. Pacer has extensive experience in placing a diverse workforce. • About 55 % of our total technical workforce is diverse • 33% of total technical workforce are women. • 60% of our internal workforce are women. Veteran Hiring: Pacer has hired 631 Veterans in 2024 till date are we company of choice for Veterans and Veteran spouses. We were awarded by Military jobs.com as top employer of Veterans and military wives.