Lead Data Scientist

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Prolifics, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!OverviewProlifics is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join our Information Management Practice.The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing data model on Databricks that support the efficient machine learning model development in a utility system. This role requires a strong understanding of data modeling, database design, and the unique requirements of the energy and utility sector. This is a Contract Opportunity position to join an established client project to start and resoruce is required to travel to Client location in Abhu Dhabi .If you crave the freedom of contract work, and thrive in the energetic atmosphere of short/long-term, high profile projects, we want to talk to you today about this opportunity. Let's connect and put your skills to work for us!Contact us directly at or visit our Careers Page to see a full list of opportunities with Prolifics. Role Responsibility Collect, validate and analyze data to drive optimization and improvement of product development, pricing techniques and other business strategies Develop and maintain custom models and algorithms to implement identified business opportunities and strategic changes; monitor and modify models regularly for best model outcomes; Use predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences, revenue generation, and other business outcomes Develop processes and dynamic data dashboards to monitor and forecast business performance, alert of business risk based on underlying business & market trends Develop various types of testing frameworks and perform test results analysis Implement new statistical or other mathematical methodologies as needed for specific models or analysis Communicate analysis results and recommendations to stakeholders and leaders regularly and effectively Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math, Finance or related field required, Master degree preferred; 8-10 years of practical experience with data processing, data mining, statistical analysis and other analytical skills under business environment required. Extensive experience querying databases and using advanced statistical techniques (R, Python, SLQ, SAS, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets; Knowledge and experience of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, neural networks, etc.) and their real-world applications. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills and ability to explain complex concepts succinctly and effectively Experience in creating, visualizing and presenting data and insight using Tableau Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to present to and influence senior and executive management. Highly adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity. Ability to breakdown broad objectives in to tactical goals and effectively communicate to team. Personal Attributes Creative problem solver: the ability to quickly grasp the business issues of a situation and develop the best solution; find creative ways to solve complex issues among demanding parties and achieve "win-win" resolutions The ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt easily to rapidly changing business conditions Comfort working in a dynamic, research-oriented group with several ongoing concurrent projects Ability to design and strategize as well as execute and implement Results focused; Accountable, strong sense of ownership Energetic and positive contributor who can fit into a highly motivated and high performance team. Unquestionable Independence and Integrity: an individual regarded as having strong principles and adhering firmly to those principles. Team-Oriented: a collaborative individual who is motivated by working effectively with others and forging consensus Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management Summary Job Type: Contract Compensation: Hourly Location: Remote Project Duration: 6-9 Months Contract Renewal: Likely Over 40 Years of ExcellenceProlifics helps organizations leverage digital technology solutions to innovate and compete while optimizing costs and operational agility. For more than 40 years, Prolifics has transformed enterprises of all sizes-including over 100 Fortune 1000 companies-by solving their complex IT challenges.