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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - **Company:** AZAD INC - **Location:** Vancouver, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $145,600.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Big Data, Cluster Analysis, Databases, Convex Optimization, Data Mining, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Search Algorithms, Linear Programming, Machine Learning, Microsoft Business Intelligence, Principal Component Analysis, Power BI, Data Driven Tests, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Web Services, Supervised Learning, Data Processing, Parallel Computation, Information Technology, Data Management, Unsupervised Learning - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=103bf7fa6fa958d9 ## About the Role A Bachelor's or Master's degree in advanced mathematics, computer science, machine learning, or statistical methods is required: With a Master's degree, 7 years' of hands-on experience performing the following is required With a Bachelor's degree, 9 years' of experience is required: Manipulating data sets, querying databases, and building statistical models Statistical or data mining techniques Using Web Services Analyzing data from 3rd party users Developing data models and algorithms Creating and using advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics Knowledge and understanding of financial analysis/budgeting, risk analysis, probability and statistics, and electric utility operations With a Bachelor's degree, at least 10 graduate credits in computer science algorithms, statistics, software design, or data management OR one of the following Data Science Certifications or similar are also required: Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Data Science Council of America (DASCA) Senior Data Scientist (SDS) Data Science Council of America (DASCA) Principle Data Scientist (PDS) Dell EMC Data Science Track Google Certified Professional Data Engineer Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate for Machine Learning IBM Data Science Professional Certificate Mathematics experience including multivariate calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and real analysis: Probability and Statistics: including stochastic processes, classical inference techniques, maximum likelihood estimation, Bayesian methods, Monte Carlo, and bootstrapping. Computer Science: design and analysis of algorithms and data structures, computational complexity, search methods. Supervised Learning (e.g., regression techniques, regularization techniques, ridge regression, ensemble methods, optimization through linear programming and convex optimization, nonlinear programming). Unsupervised Learning (e.g., clustering techniques, hierarchical clustering, dimensionality reduction, principal component analysis). Time Series Analysis. Demonstrated knowledge of computer languages including, but not limited to Python, Java, SQL, and R. Demonstrated knowledge of distributed or parallel processing techniques used in the analysis and processing of large data sets. Skill in discerning the strengths and weaknesses of various best-practice quantitative solutions for a given real-world problem and skill in developing new quantitative approaches to cater to particular features as needed when standard assumptions are inappropriate. Using considerable judgment, proven ability to take vague or broadly defined goals or business objectives and translate them to questions that can be answered or problems that can be addressed via data driven analysis. Demonstrated ability to communicate and present proposals, findings, and recommendations, both written and orally, to senior staff, management and executives and to external parties (e.g., representing BPA regionally such as to key stakeholders, customers, industry organizations, or regulators). Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of GIS and Asset Management Systems. Experience with R software product(s). Energy/utility industry experience. Experience with Power BI (Microsoft Business Intelligence). ## Description Join AZAD Technology Partners as a Data Scientist and work within the facility's Transmission Infrastructure Asset Management organization on the Strategy and Planning team. This assignment will provide support for projects under the program by providing analytical expertise for planning, development, integration, and implementation of asset management technologies, methods, and standards for interim and long-term solutions to manage risk and spend efficiency on the facility's transmission system. 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