Data Scientist

STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Data Scientist to transform complex, multi-source data into unified, actionable insights used for executive reporting and decision-making.

This role requires expertise in business intelligence design, data modeling, metadata management, data integrity validation, and the development of dashboards, reports, and analytics used across operational and strategic environments.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong investigative skills, and can collaborate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.

• As a Data Scientist, participate across the full solution lifecycle: business case, planning, design, development, testing, migration, and production support.
• Analyze large and complex datasets with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with users to develop effective metadata and data relationships.
• Identify reporting and dashboard requirements across business units.
• Determine strategic placement of business logic within ETL or metadata models.
• Build enterprise data warehouse metadata/semantic models.
• Design and develop unified dashboards, reports, and data extractions from multiple data sources.
• Develop and execute testing methodologies for reports and metadata models.
• Document BI architecture, data lineage, and project report requirements.
• Provide technical specifications and data definitions to support the enterprise data dictionary.
• Apply analytical skills and Data Science techniques to understand business processes, financial calculations, data flows, and application interactions.
• Identify and implement improvements, workarounds, or alternative solutions related to ETL processes, ensuring integrity and timeliness.
• Create UI components or portal elements (e.g., SharePoint) for dynamic or interactive stakeholder reporting.
• As a Data Scientist, download and process SQL database information to build Power BI or Tableau reports (including cybersecurity awareness campaigns).
• Utilize SQL, Python, R, or similar languages for data analysis and modeling.
• Support process optimization through advanced modeling, leveraging experience as a Data Scientist where needed.

• Highly self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple verbal and written assignments.
• Experience collaborating across organizational boundaries for data sourcing and usage.
• Analytical understanding of business processes, forecasting, capacity planning, and data governance.
• Proficient with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, PBIRS, SSRS, SSAS).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate ownership, and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding that data integrity and consistency are essential for adoption and trust.
• Ability to shift priorities and adapt within fast-paced environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics (or equivalent experience).
• 3 years of BI development experience.
• 3 years with Power BI and supporting Microsoft stack tools (SharePoint 2019, PBIRS/SSRS, Excel 2019/2021).
• 3 years of experience with SDLC/project lifecycle processes.
• 3 years of experience with data warehousing methodologies (ETL, Data Modeling).
• 3 years of VBA experience in Excel and Access.
• Strong ability to write SQL queries and work with SQL Server .
• Experience with BI tools including PBIRS, SSRS, SSAS, Tableau.
• Strong analytical skills in business processes, financial modeling, forecasting, and data flow understanding.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience producing high-quality technical documentation and presentations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain insights to…