Data Scientist Contractor

Data ScientistLocation - Cupertino, CA; New York City, NY3 days in client officeOnly on W2NO C2CUSC/GC/TN-Visa OnlyMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS10+ years of demonstrated experience in an Analytics and Strategy role.Strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically and operationally.Be a self-starter, driven, accountable and a high-energy team player.Proven experience being a thought partner to cross-functional business teams offering actionable data insights and recommendations.Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.Excellent communication skills—able to distill complex analysis into simple, compelling narratives. Background in consulting or customer-facing, fast-paced analytical environment.Expertise with SQL, R or Python and data visualization tools such as Tableau for full-stack data analysis, insight synthesis and presentation.Knowledge of and experience in leveraging Applied Statistical/ML techniques.Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS15+ years of demonstrated experience in an Analytics and Strategy role, preferably in the payments/fintech domain.Ability to understand ambiguous and complex problems and design and execute analytical approaches and turn analysis into clear and concise takeaways that drive action.Track record of leading organization-wide strategic initiatives or transformative analytics projects.Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Applied Social Sciences.