Lead Data Scientist
Company: The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted on: February 22, 2021
Job Description:
Lead Data Scientist - (The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. - Los
Angeles, California): Lead a team of data scientists and engineers
to design and build analytics-based methodologies, solutions, and
products that deliver value to BCG's clients. Specific duties
include: drive creation of relevant products and service offerings
by collaborating with BCGs industry and functional Practice Areas;
organize and lead teams of data scientists and engineers to define
client objectives, design and clarify work plans and methodologies,
lead and execute work, deliver comprehensive and customized
analytics solutions, and present findings to stakeholders;
collaborate directly with clients and across BCG case teams to
successfully execute the delivery of data science projects; ensure
appropriate testing of quality and performance; and mentor and
coach data science team members on both a formal and informal
basis. Requires a Masters degree in mathematics, statistics,
analytics, data science, engineering, computer science, or related
field (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) and four (4)
years of experience developing advanced data analytics solutions in
an enterprise environment, which must include at least six (6)
months of experience leading the design and roll-out of analytics
engagements. In lieu of Masters degree plus four (4) years of
experience as previously noted, BCG will accept a doctorate (Ph.D.)
degree in mathematics, statistics, analytics, data science,
engineering, computer science, or related field (willing to accept
foreign education equivalent) and two (2) years of experience
developing advanced data analytics solutions in an enterprise
environment, which must include at least six (6) months of
experience leading the design and roll-out of analytics
engagements. Specific skills/other requirements (quantitative
requirement not applicable to this section) - must possess the
following skills: (i) deploy core analytics methodologies and
techniques including at least two of the following: predictive
modeling; exploratory data analysis; descriptive statistics;
variable reduction; segmentation/clustering; linear programming;
integer programming; dynamic programming; and/or constraint
programming; (ii) design complex analytics solutions and products
using at least two of the following analytics techniques: time
series analysis; linear, logistic, and multinomial regression;
decision-tree based models; neural networks; Monte Carlo
simulations; mathematical optimization; matrix factorization; deep
learning approaches; and/or natural language processing; (iii)
perform data visualization using at least one of the following
tools: Tableau; GIS toolkits; JavaScript/D3; and/or R Shiny; (iv)
execute quality control and performance testing in multiple
languages, including at least two of the following: Python; R;
Spark; and/or SQL; (v) drive Agile projects and apply lean
methodologies to model development; and (vi) deliver impactful,
client-facing analytics solutions. Domestic/international travel
required (up to 80%) based on client/company need. Multiple
positions available. M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 45+ hours per
week. Send resume to LOSLDS@bcg.com. An Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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