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Omnicom Media US H&S

Director, Data Science

Chicago, IL · On-site

$120K - $175K/yr

Director, Data Science The Data Science team is pivotal in the delivery of modern agency services ... Hands-on programming language skills (SQL, Python, R, etc) * Experienced in machine learning ...

Omnicom Media US

Director, Data Science

Chicago, IL · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

Must have hands-on expertise in Python; SQL proficiency preferred * Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or GCP * Experience managing data scientists and end-to-end analytics ...

The Hartford

Director of Data Science

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$153K - $229K/yr

Dir Data Science - GD06AE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance ... in Python and/or R. Prior Management Experience Expertise in the end-to-end modeling lifecycle ...

Northern Trust

Sr. Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site

Responsibilities : • Develop software, typically in Python, to independently acquire data from ... data science language (F1 scores, regression error, statistical significance, etc.) as well as ...

Quanta Search

Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · Remote

Do you have experience in python working across a variety of data science tasks? Our client is looking for other inquisitive minds to help them solve challenging problems as they grow and scale their ...

Vistex

Intern, Data Science

Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

... master data, contracts, pricing, rebates and incentive programs. Our solutions provide ... This data-driven science includes broad areas of data science, mathematics, statistics ...

AArete

Data Science Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

Description Data Science Analyst AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture ... Python experience for data analysis, machine learning, automation, statistical analysis, notebook ...

Quanta Search

Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site

Do you have experience in python working across a variety of data science tasks? Our client is looking for other inquisitive minds to help them solve challenging problems as they grow and scale their ...

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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract python data science in Chicago, IL is $60.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.76 and $68.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Python Data Science vs Contract Data Analyst?

AspectContract Python Data ScienceContract Data Analyst
Required SkillsPython, machine learning, statistical analysis, data modelingExcel, SQL, data visualization, basic statistical skills
Work EnvironmentTech companies, consulting firms, startupsCorporate, finance, marketing, healthcare sectors
CertificationsPython certifications, data science coursesExcel, Tableau, SQL certifications
Job FocusDeveloping models, advanced analytics, predictive insightsData cleaning, reporting, descriptive analysis

Contract Python Data Science roles typically involve building predictive models and advanced analytics using Python, while Contract Data Analysts focus on data cleaning, reporting, and visualization. Both roles require strong analytical skills but differ in technical complexity and focus areas.

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Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Indotronix International Corporation

Chicago, IL • On-site

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Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Senior Data Scientist | Chicago, Illinois, United States Senior Data Scientist - Claims & Risk Analytics (Remote, CST Hours)
Location: Remote (US, CST hours)
Duration: 12-month contract with extension potential
Job Type: C2C
About the Role:
Join a cutting-edge analytics team as a Senior Data Scientist and drive transformative machine learning and NLP solutions for an industry-leading claims and incident mitigation project. Make a real impact by helping risk management teams predict, classify, and proactively address high-risk insurance claims. This is a fully remote opportunity offering exposure to large-scale data challenges, cloud technologies, and cross-functional collaboration-all while advancing your career in applied data science.
Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement ML and NLP solutions for insurance claims and incident mitigation analytics
  • Translate complex risk management business needs into actionable data science strategies
  • Profile, clean, and prepare structured and unstructured claims and incident data for modeling
  • Engineer advanced features and leverage NLP to extract key risk signals from narrative data
  • Apply record linkage techniques to connect disparate data sources without unique identifiers
  • Build, validate, and deploy models ranking incidents by claim likelihood and severity
  • Classify claims by probable financial impact and assist in fraud detection
  • Collaborate closely with Risk Management, Legal, Data Engineering, BI, Data Governance, and MLOps teams
  • Monitor model performance, ensure scoring quality, and manage retraining cycles
  • Document assumptions, feature logic, validation outcomes, and model limitations
  • Present results and actionable insights to both technical and business stakeholders

Required Skills and Experience:
  • Master's degree in computer science, statistics, industrial engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
  • 5+ years in data science, operations research, or related area (2+ with PhD)
  • Deep expertise in insurance claims analytics, risk analysis, and fraud detection
  • Proficient in operations research modeling (LP, IP, MIP) and optimization tools (CPLEX, Gurobi)
  • Advanced skills in machine learning (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning), model evaluation, and feature engineering
  • Programming expertise in Python, SQL, Spark; strong command of ML frameworks (Scikit-Learn, XGBoost, Tensorflow, PyTorch, MXNet, LLM)
  • Cloud deployment experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) with large, complex datasets
  • Hands-on with streaming data architectures, Agile methodologies, DevOps, and CI/CD practices
  • Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork abilities

Preferred Skills:
  • Background working with data in hospitality, travel, or service industry settings
  • Advanced understanding of data architecture and MLOps best practices
  • Proven track record translating analytics into measurable business impact
  • Demonstrated passion for innovation and continuous learning in data science

Benefits:
  • Flexible remote work with collaborative, expert teams
  • Exposure to state-of-the-art cloud and AI technologies
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact, high-visibility projects
  • Professional growth through cross-functional engagement and challenging problem-solving
  • Potential contract extension based on performance

How to Apply:
If you are a data science expert passionate about transforming risk analytics and driving actionable business outcomes, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your updated resume for immediate consideration!
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About Indotronix

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In 1986, Indotronix established itself in the staffing space. 22 years later, Avani entered the scene, offering consulting and technology development. Finally, in 2016, the two joined forces to begin delivering talent across all areas, from Staffing to Consulting to unique platform development.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Rochester, NY, US

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