We are working with a client in the education space that is looking for a Director level Data Scientist to oversee their Machine Learning initiatives. This individual will be leading a team of Data Scientists that will work on projects related to admissions, retention, and financial outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in a quantitative field.
• 8 years of relevant work experience in predictive modeling.
• 3 years of direct management experience.
• Strong Python skills and experience developing machine learning solutions.
• Proven record of communicating technical results and insights to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of model performance evaluation techniques, metrics, and validation strategies
• Experience working in the Education industry a plus.

This is a HYBRID position working out of Chicago or Columbia, MD . Base salary up to $160K 25% bonus LTI . Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder .

Keywords: data mining, statistical analysis, Gaussian, Markov Models, Hierarchical Clustering, K-Means, Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, Monte Carlo Simulation, Neural Networks, deep learning, AI, algorithms, general linear model, GLM, random forest, gradient boosted models, neural networks, optimization, data visualization, Google Cloud Platform, GCP

Resumes to: hkalish@burtchworks.com