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# Data Scientist

- **Company:** Spectraforce
- **Location:** Newark, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Business Logic, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Deployment, Large Language Models, Model Validation, Generative AI, Pure Data, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18449562?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18449562%2FData-Scientist-New-Jersey-Newark

## About the Role

* Programming: Python (required)
 * MLOps / Full-Stack Data Science:
 + Experience in deploying machine learning models to production
 + Proficiency in containerization (Docker, etc.)
 + Working knowledge of AWS (specifically SageMaker, pipelines, access management)
 + Understanding of machine learning pipeline orchestration

Preferred Tools/Platforms:

 * AWS ecosystem (SageMaker, Bedrock, etc.)
 * Exposure to LLMs (Large Language Models) or generative AI is a plus

Nice-to-Have:

 * Background or understanding of insurance or healthcare data
 * Hands-on experience with fraud detection systems, + Bachelor's degree acceptable with strong professional experience
 + Master's or PhD preferred but not a hard requirement
 * Experience Level:
 + Approx. 3 years of relevant data science experience (Level 1 Data Scientist), * Preference for candidates who are strong in MLOps even if slightly less advanced in pure data science theory.
 * The ability to grasp new business models quickly is critical, especially for FWA detection.
 * Ideal candidate demonstrates hands-on experience with both model building and AWS-based deployment.
 * Someone with experience using large language models or recent GenAI technologies would stand out.

Experience Level: 3 years (Level 1 Data Scientist)

Environment/Tools: AWS (SageMaker, Bedrock, etc.)

Programming Languages: Python required

## Description

The team is seeking a Data Scientist with strong MLOps and full-stack data experience, capable of both developing models and supporting production deployment within an AWS environment.

Key Focus Areas:

 * Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) detection in long-term care
 * Strong understanding of business processes and ability to translate data insights into business logic
 * Emphasis on candidates who can learn and adapt to new business contexts, Day-to-Day Responsibilities
 * Focus primarily on model development (core function)
 * Collaborate closely with machine learning engineers for production deployment
 * Engage in end-to-end data science processes:
 + Data exploration and modeling
 + Model validation and tuning
 + Assisting with model deployment and monitoring
 * Work closely with business stakeholders to understand fraud patterns and operational nuances

Team Structure

 * Reports to Marin (Hiring Manager)
 * Collaborates with:
 + Senior Data Scientists (peer mentors and project leads)
 + Machine Learning Engineers (for deployment/productionization)
 + Business partners (for domain understanding and data interpretation)

Interview Process

Three rounds total:

 1. Technical Assignment & Presentation
 + Candidate receives a small project beforehand
 + Expected to present findings during interview
 2. Technical Interview
 + Deep-dive discussion around project and technical skills
 3. Final Interview
 + With Marin and other team members
 + Focus on team fit, communication, and business understanding


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