"Data Scientist"/ "Quantitative Analytics" at Pyramid Consulting, Glen Echo, Maryland

Data Scientist/Quantitative Analytics

Immediate need for a talented Data Scientist/Quantitative Analytics.

This is a 03-06+ Months Contract to hire opportunity with long-term potential and is located in McLean, VA (Onsite).

Pay Range: $80 - $90 /hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must have skills: Quantitative, Data Analytics, Developing models, Python
• Doctorate degree plus 3 years of working experience (or Master's degree with equivalent 5 years of working experience) in statistics, data science or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience applying predictive modeling techniques or data analytics to large datasets is preferred.
• Post-graduate work experience in mortgage valuation and statistical modeling
• Programming skills in one or more of Python, R, SAS or related languages
• Exceptional quantitative, empirical analysis, and research skills
• Experience working with large data sets and relational database
• Experience in statistical model development and implementation is preferred

Our client is a leading Financial industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.