Data Scientist | W2 Contract | Johnston, IA

Data Scientist

Location: Johnston, IA (Hybrid/Onsite Preferred)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 Only)
Pay Rate: Up to $50/hour on W2
Experience: 5–7 Years

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Data Scientist to join our team in Johnston, Iowa. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Data Science, Python, and Machine Learning, along with hands-on experience developing predictive models and extracting actionable insights from complex datasets.

Candidates local to Iowa or nearby states are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and business opportunities.
• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and predictive analytics solutions.
• Build data pipelines and automate data processing workflows.
• Perform statistical analysis and data mining to solve business problems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineers to define data-driven solutions.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate insights effectively.
• Validate model performance and continuously optimize algorithms.
• Document methodologies, processes, and technical findings.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional experience in Data Science or related fields.
• Strong programming experience with Python.
• Hands-on expertise in Machine Learning algorithms and model development.
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis using libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn.
• Strong knowledge of statistical modeling and predictive analytics.
• Experience working with SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience with big data technologies is a plus.

Location Preference

• Candidates local to Iowa or nearby states are highly preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• No C2C. W2 candidates only.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate up to $50/hr on W2
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data science and machine learning projects
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and business needs