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Sr. Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$85 - $100/hr

Remote Contract Pay: $85/hr - $100/hr The Senior Data Scientist will design and implement AI ... Position Responsibilities • Translate risk management business requirements into well-defined ...

Sr. Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · Remote

$85 - $100/hr

Remote Contract Pay: $85/hr - $100/hr The Senior Data Scientist will design and implement AI ... Position Responsibilities • Translate risk management business requirements into well-defined ...

Sr. Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85 - $100/hr

Remote Contract Pay: $85/hr - $100/hr The Senior Data Scientist will design and implement AI ... Position Responsibilities • Translate risk management business requirements into well-defined ...

Senior Data Scientist

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

Design, present & document AI-based initiatives to our clients, typically banking and risk ... Help mentor and train junior data scientists on RDC.AI methodologies, AI/ML best practices and ...

Remote Duration 4-6 months The RBQM Data Scientist supports central monitoring and risk-based quality management (RBQM) for clinical trials. This role focuses on implementing and running pre-defined ...

Design, present & document AI-based initiatives to our clients, typically banking and risk ... Help mentor and train junior data scientists on RDC.AI methodologies, AI/ML best practices and ...

Data Scientist

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$156K - $176K/yr

Early data science input during IOC ensures that data collected will be suitable for downstream AI development, reducing risk and accelerating capability maturation during follow-on implementation

Governance & Risk: Enforce model/version lineage, reproducibility, approvals, rollback plans ... Unit/integration tests for data and models, contract tests for features, reproducible training ...

... risk, and develop courses of action. Employ expert judgment, adaptable met hodologies, repeatable ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

The hiring of this position is contingent upon contract award. Anticipated award is fall of 2026 ... Support the sustainment of risk scoring tools and other data analysis implementations by ...

... risk, and develop courses of action. Employ expert judgment, adaptable methodologies, repeatable ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

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How much do contract data scientist risk jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract data scientist risk in the United States is $122,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Contract Data Scientist Risk jobs?

Contract Data Scientist Risk jobs involve analyzing large datasets to identify, assess, and model risks within an organization on a contract or temporary basis. These professionals use statistical techniques, machine learning, and data visualization to help companies make informed decisions about risk management. Their work often focuses on financial, operational, or compliance risks, and they typically collaborate with risk managers and other stakeholders. Contract roles offer flexibility and are often project-based, allowing companies to access specialized expertise when needed.

How does a Contract Data Scientist specializing in risk typically collaborate with cross-functional teams within an organization?

As a Contract Data Scientist focused on risk, you’ll frequently work alongside risk analysts, compliance officers, IT professionals, and business managers to identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats to the organization. You’ll translate complex data models into actionable insights, present findings to non-technical stakeholders, and often participate in strategic meetings to align your analyses with business goals. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as your models and recommendations directly influence decision-making across departments. This collaborative environment allows you to quickly gain exposure to different areas of the business and expand your professional network.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Data Scientist in Risk, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Data Scientist in Risk, you need strong analytical skills, proficiency in statistical modeling, and a solid background in mathematics or computer science, often supported by an advanced degree. Familiarity with programming languages like Python or R, expertise in machine learning libraries, and experience with risk modeling platforms or data visualization tools are typically required. Outstanding problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication make someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are crucial for accurately identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, enabling data-driven decision-making in dynamic business environments.
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Data Scientist/Data Analyst

Data Scientist/Data Analyst

MM International

New York, NY • On-site

Contractor

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Role: Data Scientist/Data Analyst
Location: Hybrid 3 times a week in 441 9th Ave, New York, NY, 10001.
For people who have all the must haves and come from an e-commerce background I can do remote
3 interview rounds- Interview Process: At least 2-3 one on one interviews, one with a senior manager, and one stakeholder. A SQL screening/technical screening (amplitude or Looker skills) they run a live test. 
7 month contract
Looking for a data scientist that focuses mostly on analytics. There is no model development or pipeline development
Needs:
Looker
Amplitude
E-commmerce
SQL
Nice to Haves:
Python 
Optimizely

Job Description:
Job Description 
We are looking for a detail-oriented Contract Data Scientist to join our Ecommerce Product Analytics team for 6 months. In this role, the resource will drive data-informed decision-making by analyzing user behavior, supporting A/B test design and interpretation, and uncovering meaningful patterns that improve user experience, conversion, and overall performance.  
This resource will work closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to define and measure success metrics, monitor KPIs, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.  
Responsibilities include conducting behavioral and funnel analysis, building dashboards, contributing to experimentation design, surfacing data quality issues, and turning insights into clear business storytelling. 
This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Director of Product Analytics.  
Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects 
Surrounding Team & Key Projects 
Purpose of this team 
Reason for the request 
Product Analytics Team. Will be within the eCommerce vertical of the team. 
Will work closely with product managers, interact regularly with stakeholders, and interact with eCommerce engineers. Maternity Leave coverage, resource will be on leave in Dec, so we are accounting for overlap of this resource with the current FTE in the seat. She works very independently and would expect this role to be similar. Overlap will allow handover, as well as needed context/history needed for the role. Will also partner closely with HM as well regularly if needed.  
Typical Day in the Role 
Typical task breakdown and rhythm 
Interaction level with team 
Work environment 
Chance for extension/conversion later 
•    Lots of stakeholder management, will be working closely with product owners, head of software products, and eCommerce engineers. Take part in lots of AB tests and experiments, as well as reporting.  
•    Peak season is Dec – March with peak sales, there will be a heavy focus on reporting during this time Peloton is also launching new projects this year, so reporting will be a big part of it.  
•    Responsible for helping run weekly/monthly reporting and updates call.  
•    Hybrid role, on-site 3 days a week. Should be local to NYHQ. 
•    Contract only to cover leave. If there is potential to extend, it would be decided on at a later date but not guaranteed right now. Dependent upon overall business need and candidate performance.