Data Scientist III

American IT Systems • Menlo Park, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Science Contractor to join our team and provide essential support for strategic initiatives across the Client's Social ecosystem. This position is ideally suited for a data scientist possessing robust analytical capabilities, substantial experience within large-scale data environments, and a commitment to generating significant impact through data-driven insights.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree is required in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in data science, analytics, or a functionally equivalent role (either contract or full-time employment).
• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Python, R).
• Practical experience utilizing data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Unidash, Metrics360).
• Exceptional communication skills, with the proven ability to articulate and present complex findings with clarity and precision.
• The capacity to operate autonomously and effectively manage competing priorities within a dynamic, high-velocity operational environment.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience working with large-scale data infrastructure within technology or platform ecosystems.
• Familiarity with Client's proprietary internal data tools (e.g., Presto, Scuba, Hive).
• Previous professional engagement in a contractor or consulting capacity.
• Substantive knowledge of formal experimentation design principles and causal inference methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous analysis of complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights pertinent to Client's ecosystem (products, partners, platforms, and user interactions).
• Design, implement, and meticulously maintain critical metrics to accurately measure ecosystem health, growth, and engagement.
• Develop and execute structured experiments to rigorously evaluate new features, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem strategies.
• Engage closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering) to formally define requirements, deliver comprehensive insights, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Construct sophisticated dashboards and detailed reports to effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide timely, high-quality analytical responses to urgent business inquiries.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree