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Senior Data Scientist

Johnson Service Group

Chattanooga, TN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75–$79 Per Hour
SKILLS
Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Business Case, Business Intelligence, Business Model, Business Processes, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Sets, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Tools, Deep Learning, Economic Development, Economics, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Home Automation, Intelligence Gathering, Lead Generation, Leadership, Machine Learning, Machine Tool, Machining Operations, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics, Operational Support, Operations Research, Performance Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Proof of Concept, Regulations, Risk, Risk Management, Scientific Research, Simulation, Software Design, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Structured Data, System Integration (SI), Technical Support, Test Design, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, United States Citizen, Unstructured Data
LOCATION
Chattanooga, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Senior Data Scientist

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist to work in Chattanooga, TN. This is a long-term contract with the largest public energy provider in the U.S.

Hourly Rate Range: $75.00 to $79.00 (DOE), p/h (time & a half for overtime)
Citizenship:U.S. Citizenship is required
Work Site Location: Chattanooga, TN
Work Status: (100% Onsite) 
Duration: 2 Years
Proposed start date: 05/25/26
Proposed end date: 05/26/28
Residency: Local or Regional candidates only.

Description
This posting is for a Sr. Data Scientist position in AI Operations & Governance.

The responsibilities of this role include:
• Proficiency in AI, Machine learning (ML), AI development, deployment, and implementing AI/ML, LLMs, GenAI/Agentic AI applications, tools, and technology, and to support operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance.
• Knowledge of AI Architecture for implementation of AI solutions and end-to-end AI pipelines, securely integrating with enterprise systems, and leveraging cloud-based platforms and AI Governance and MLOps practices (Machine Learning Operations).
• Developing and maintaining AI governance frameworks, including evaluating AI solutions and technologies, managing AI solutions across the AI lifecycle, model monitoring, bias detection, and explainability.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions are compliant, secure, and aligned with the company’s regulatory, ethical, and operational standards.
• Supporting the development of AI observability tools and pipelines to ensure transparency and accountability in AI-driven decisions.


Duties
Responsible for modeling complex business problems and discovering business insights through the use of data mining techniques, statistical analysis, designing tools/applications, automation, and building high-quality prediction systems and incorporating them into business processes.
 
  • The individual will work with leadership and SMEs from ER business units, key external business partners across the company, and the IT organization to develop technology tools/applications, support digital plans & strategies, and identify and develop proof of concepts.
  • Ultimately responsible for developing data analytics and visualization products that provide insights across the agency to the company’s external risks and opportunities with stakeholders, including LPC’s, Industrial Customers, Local, State, and Federal Officials, Community Involvement, and Economic Development, current and potential customers
 
  • Lead efforts for identifying business insights through data structure, data mining, predictive models, and implementing innovative techniques for analysis and gathering business intelligence.
  • In addition to enabling and informing key decision-making, the data and models produced will be used in all manners of financial planning, business cases, economic development lead generation, customer and stakeholder analysis, reporting to regulators, and performing studies to optimize interactions in community involvement and local and federal policy.
  • Research and implement cutting-edge techniques and tools in machine learning/deep learning/artificial intelligence to make data analysis more efficient, selecting features, building and optimizing classifiers using machine learning techniques.
     
  • Strong ability to communicate complex data and modeling in a simple, actionable way
     
  • Ability to visualize data in the most effective way possible for a given project or study
     
  • Determine requirements that will be used to train and evolve deep learning models and algorithms.
     
  • Data mining using state-of-the-art methods to identify trends and patterns and generate insights that will optimize operational decisions and inform executive decision-making.
     
  • Extending the company's data with third-party sources of information when needed.
     
  • Enhancing data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems.
     
  • Processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis.
     
  • Doing ad-hoc analysis and clearly presenting results using data visualization tools.
     
  • Creating automated anomaly detection systems and constantly tracking their performance.
     
  • Design, test, and produce key data reporting to generate insights and drive operational decision-making
     
  • Experiment to identify hidden relationships between variables in large data sets.
     
  • Leverage both structured and unstructured data sources from across the agency.
     
  • Use big data analysis tools and techniques.
     
  • Play a key role in training, coaching, and upskilling current management & specialist team members, and advising management on how to maximize data science capabilities for optimal decision-making.


Education and Experience
• Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, engineering, operations research, decision science, or a related quantitative field, plus professional experience performing analytics, including statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and computer programming. A master’s degree and/or a PhD degree is highly preferred.
• At least five years of experience with advanced analytics, including predictive analytics, machine learning, deep learning, mathematical optimization, and risk simulation, in either an academic or professional setting. Ten or more years of experience is highly preferred.







JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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About the Company

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Johnson Service Group

At JSG, We Understand People

It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.

Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.

Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent.  Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
https://www.jsginc.com/