What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Data Scientist only on w2(USC or GC) position at PRI Global?
Lead Data Scientist
Basking Ridge, NJ ( Hybrid)
Contract
Only on w2 (USC or GC)
Must Have Experience in Below Domains
Telecommunications or Financial Industry background (Telecommunications is HIGHLY preferred, but Financial industry is a backup option)
MUST HAVES:
- Someone who can "Think Big Picture" to be hands-on and provide strategy/vision/guidance based on Data Science principles. If they are a Lead or Principal-level, they need to still be very hands-on with SQL and Python.
- Strong SQL and Python experience is critical - will be expected to pass a coding test for the final round interview with Mastercard's end client.
- Candidates in the data engineering/science space for at least 4-6 years with a total minimum work experience of at least 10 years for Lead/Principal levels.
- Telecommunications or Financial Industry background (Telecommunications is HIGHLY preferred, but Financial industry is a backup option)
- Experience translating data into business outcomes such as upsell, cross sell, and opportunity identification is critical.
- Located in Basking Ridge, NJ - or - Irving, TX.
Nice to Haves:
- Role sits within Marketing, specifically in the Database Management team. Previous experience working with Marketing teams in prior projects would be a plus. Marketing or business development experience is preferred, though any gaps can be supplemented by Mastercard-provided consultants.
- Strong preference for candidates who can operate at the front end of the analytics cycle (business-side), not just backend modeling.
- Marketing data experience is a strong differentiator, but broader commercial or customer analytics experience is acceptable.