Senior Data Scientist

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Scientist for one of our large clients based in Chicago. THIS IS 100% REMOTE AND LONG TERM.
Top Skills Details
Python,SQL,AWS,Research Modeling,NLP,feature engineering,Risk Scoring,Priortiziation Modeling
What the Hiring Manager Wants
- Research-minded data scientist, not just a model user
- Evidence of owning and designing ML solutions from scratch
- Strong problem-solving framework and structured thinking
- Ability to articulate the logic behind every major project decision
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in insurance, risk management, fraud detection, or claims analytics

- Experience with claim severity modeling or risk scoring

- Experience with record linkage, entity resolution, or fuzzy matching
- Familiarity with AWS, Sage Maker, Snowflake, or similar platforms
- Experience supporting BI/reporting tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
- Familiarity with MLOps practices (model versioning, monitoring, retraining)
Data Environment
- Large volume of unstructured, largely unlabeled data
- Limited identifiers available, making traditional supervised learning difficult
-Candidate should have experience working with messy, incomplete enterprise datasets
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $115.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed.

We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.