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Part Time Data Scientist (1099 - Contractor)
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A Natural Language Processing Engineer specializes in developing and implementing algorithms and models tailored for understanding, processing, and generating natural language text. They utilize methodologies such as tokenization, parsing, named entity recognition, part-of-speech tagging, and other NLP techniques to perform tasks including text classification, chatbot development, and other applications where the primary input or output is natural language text.
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Job Description
Description:
The Data Scientist will work as a 1099 Independent Contractor on a part-time, as-needed basis to execute discrete, task-focused projects that solve complex internal data science problems. This role involves analyzing organizational datasets, engineering predictive machine learning models, and delivering actionable business intelligence to optimize technical and operational capabilities. Working closely with internal leadership, software, cloud, and cybersecurity teams, the ideal candidate will translate complex data findings into clear reports, dashboards, and automated solutions. Data Scientist (1099 Independent Contractor)Job Duties:
Execute discrete, task-based data science assignments to enhance internal technical capabilities and operational efficiency. Analyze complex internal datasets to uncover trends, patterns, statistical correlations, and anomalies. Design, build, test, and deploy custom machine learning algorithms and predictive models to address targeted business problems. Collaborate with internal software engineering, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to integrate data science models into broader technical frameworks. Prepare comprehensive reports, interactive dashboards, and visual data insights for executive leadership. Participate in remote team syncs and occasional on-site collaborative work sessions. Performs other duties as assigned.Security Clearance Requirements:
No clearance required to apply; must be a U.S. citizen willing to undergo a background check to obtain a Public Trust / Tier 2 clearance.Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of advanced, practical experience applying data science methodologies, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis.Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Desired Skills /Qualifications:
Proximity to or ability to easily travel to Fairmont, WV for periodic in-person collaboration. Proficiency in programming languages common to data science (Python, R) and database technologies (SQL, PostgreSQL). Familiarity with cloud-native AI and data science platforms within Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience configuring, tuning, or deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced AI workflows.Location:
Remote (Preference for candidates near Fairmont, WV)Status:
Part-time, As-Needed (1099 Independent Contractor)Schedule:
Flexible /Task-based Physical Requirements :
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long durations of time. Also, must be able to continuously operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.Travel Required :
No This job description is subject to change at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.group id:
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