"Data Scientist"/ "Quantitative Analytics"

Immediate need for a talented "Data Scientist"/ "Quantitative Analytics". This is a 03-06+ Months Contract to hire opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Mclean, VA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

• Must have skills: - Quantitative, Data Analytics, Developing models, Python
• Doctorate degree plus 3 years of working experience (or Master's degree with equivalent 5 years of working experience) in statistics, data science or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience applying predictive modeling techniques or data analytics to large datasets is preferred.
• Post-graduate work experience in mortgage valuation and statistical modeling
• Programming skills in one or more of Python, R, SAS or related languages
• Exceptional quantitative, empirical analysis, and research skills
• Experience working with large data sets and relational database
• Experience in statistical model development and implementation is preferred

Pay Range: $80 - $90 /hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

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