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# Lead Data Scientist

- **Company:** The Joule
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Software Systems, Sql Optimization, Model Validation, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e4800045-35f8-466f-8826-104c14d2b8da

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
 * Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in data science or related areas
 * Ability to communicate effectively and document objectives and procedures
 * Expertise in leveraging a wide variety of data science tools and frameworks
 * Support data exploration and analysis tasks supporting analytics objectives
 * Knowledge of model evaluation, tuning, performance, operationalization, and scalability of scientific techniques
 * Proficiency in statistical modeling applications
 * Proficiency in advanced SQL across multiple syntaxes

## Description

* Lead proliferation of machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions throughout the enterprise to address business challenges
 * Identify and solve complex business problems using advanced numerical techniques, algorithms, and models in statistical modeling, machine learning, operations research, and data mining
 * Utilize advanced analytical capabilities to support and drive data science initiatives across teams
 * Communicate findings and insights to product teams, customers, and senior management, educating them on AI, machine learning, and statistical models
 * Lead interactions between analytics, business units, and other departments to ensure alignment and effective implementation of data-driven solutions
 * Conduct data mining and extraction activities, applying algorithms to derive actionable insights
 * Synthesize and present analytical findings for consumption by teams and senior executives
 * Apply AI techniques to achieve specific business outcomes while managing resource and data constraints
 * Mentor and develop junior data scientists, fostering advanced data analysis skills
 * Translate business priorities into data science deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
 * Implement best practices in ML/AI/DS for new data products; build scalable and robust software solutions


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