Applied Data Scientist

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Saint Paul, MN that is seeking an experienced Applied Data Scientist to lead the development and deployment of advanced analytics, machine learning, optimization, and AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable business impact. This role actively uses AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) as part of daily technical workflows for coding, debugging, documentation, or prototyping.

Skills

• Business Impact and Industry Experience: 10+ years of experience in industry (preferably including energy, utilities, industrials, logistics, or other operational domains) with demonstrated examples of measurable business impact from technical work
• Strong Communication: Able to clearly explain a past technical project in 1-2 minutes to a non-technical audience, including the business problem, approach, and measurable impact
• Independent Technical Leadership: Demonstrated experience independently owning and delivering complex technical solutions in fast-paced environments, including problem framing, technical decision-making, and execution using physics-based modeling, machine learning, optimization, and/or AI techniques
• Cross-Functional Development Experience: Experience working on cross-functional teams involving both Data Science and Software Engineering, including collaboration on production systems, deployed models, or shared technical deliverables

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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