Data Scientist jobs in Richmond, VA

Data Scientist identifies trends, patterns, and anomalies found in big data sets by performing extensive data analysis to develop insights. Performs data mining, cleaning, and aggregation processes to prepare data, implement data models, conduct analysis, and develop databases. Being a Data Scientist interprets results from multiple structured and unstructured data sources using programming, statistical, and analytical techniques and tools. Collaborates with teams to understand each data analysis projects' underlying purpose, focus, and objectives. Additionally, Data Scientist designs, develops, and implements the most valuable data-driven solutions for the organization. May require a master's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Data Scientist work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Data Scientist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Data Scientist
  • Data Society
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • The Data Scientist is responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Their duties include sifting through data to create organized categories, comparing data to current processes specific to power grid systems, and creating reports outlining business predictions using Python and BI tools. The Data Scientist will support data-centric consulting projects specific but not limited to forecast modeling. Work experience in Python, data analysis, and forecasting is strongly preferred. Experience working for a utility or power company is strongly preferred for this role.


    Responsibilities
    • Research and devise innovative forecasting methods for short-term and long-term predictions.
    • Extract, transform, and load data using a variety of data formats.
    • Conduct new research, identify and incorporate new data sources as needed to create comprehensive data streams.
    • Create reports and presentations for business use cases.
    • Correlate results with actionable insights.
    • Communicate findings and present them to business stakeholders and subject matter experts, utilizing the skill to communicate complex concepts in a simple way.
    • Keep current with technical, economic, and industry developments.
    • Apply algorithms and models to solve business needs; perform error analysis and tune models to improve results; clean and validate data for uniformity and accuracy.
    • Collaborate with product design and engineering teams to develop an understanding of reporting needs Implement analytical models in production by collaborating with software developers and machine-learning engineers.

    Qualifications
    • Five or more years of experience in data analysis, with knowledge of different forecast modeling techniques.
    • Advanced degree in data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or engineering or a similar field of study.
    • Proficiency with data mining, mathematics, statistical analysis, machine learning.
    • Advanced experience in pattern recognition and predictive modeling.
    • Experience working with databases and ability to extract and manipulate data using at least one of SQL variants.
    • Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, R).
    • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau).
    • Experience with version control tools (e.g. GitHub, Bitbucket).
    • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, research-oriented group that has several concurrent projects.
    • Exceptional technical writing skills.
    • Work experience in Python, data analysis, and forecasting is strongly preferred.
    The ideal candidate is local to the Richmond, VA or Washington, DC metro area and able to meet criminal history and citizenship requirements for federal contracts. In addition to that, the ideal candidate is to demonstrate education or experience in Python, data analysis, and forecast modeling. Current salary range is $110,000-$120,000 though we are open to negotiation. This position is eligible for full benefits including health, medical, dental, short and long-term disability, and life insurance, as well as our 401k, transit subsidy, unlimited PTO, and 15 paid holidays during 2024.


    Affirmative Action Statement

    At Data Society, we don't just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Data Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

    We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters.
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Biomedical Data Scientist
  • Nirsense Inc
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • Anticipated Start Date: Immediately Interested applicants please forward 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume/CV, and 3) Three professional references to Careers@NIRSense.com. About the Company: NIRSense Inc is...
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Senior Data Scientist
  • Mission Lane
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • Mission Lane LLC Richmond, VA, United States YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Mission Lane LLC is hiring for the following role in Richmond, VA: Senior Data Scientist to coordinate the development, validation, a...
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Data Scientist, Consultant
  • Jobs for Humanity
  • State Farm, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Family: Data Science Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: Join our team of consultants on the Advanced Analyti...
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Senior Data Scientist
  • MARKETview
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • MARKETview Education Partners is seeking bright, talented, and motivated individuals to join our data and analytics team. These individuals will be critical contributors to a fast-growing, early-stage...
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Sr Data Scientist - Application Developer
  • NewMarket Services Corporation
  • Richmond, VA OTHER
  • Overview ABOUT US: NewMarket Corporation is the parent company of Afton Chemical Corporation and Ethyl Corporation. Afton Chemical is one of the largest global suppliers of lubricant additives and off...
  • 12 Days Ago
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Associate Research Scientist
  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • Richmond, VA
  • Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global sc...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Data Engineer
  • Meta
  • Richmond, VA
  • Summary: Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, fin...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Research Scientist
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Richmond, VA
  • Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global sc...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Research Scientist
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • Richmond, VA
  • Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global sc...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Data Scientist
  • Cardinal Health
  • Richmond, VA
  • Fuse is on a mission to disrupt healthcare. Our focus on technology, design and a product mindset will help drive that d...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sr. Data Scientist, Pricing Algorithms - Remote within 100 miles of Office Location
  • CARMAX
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8901 - Corp Office West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238 CarMax, the way your career should...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Data Scientist
  • Data Society
  • Richmond, VA
  • The Data Scientist is responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Their duties incl...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Data Scientist
  • Data Society
  • University Of Richmond, VA
  • The Data Scientist is responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Their duties incl...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...
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Income Estimation for Data Scientist jobs
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What does a Data Scientist do?

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A Data Scientist handles data visualization, data wrangling, machine learning, computer programming and storytelling through the statistical modeling and analysis of the same.
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By analyzing this data they can solve complex problems for all kind of businesses.
October 13, 2019
Data Scientist in Lompoc, CA
Data scientists process and interpret what usually constitutes massive amounts of information to help deliver insights across a wide variety of fields and disciplines, including marketing, social media, finance, sales, and health care.
January 18, 2020
Along with big data—the huge data sets that businesses collect on all fronts—came the need for someone to parse it, to interpret it, to formulate business plans based on findings and, often, to execute those plans.
October 22, 2019