Data Analyst, AI & ML (Chicago-based)
The Data Analyst, AI & ML role at Confidential Client involves leveraging modern AI platforms and large datasets to generate actionable business insights and improve data quality within a fast-paced SaaS environment. The position requires applying AI-assisted workflows to solve complex business challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously exploring emerging AI technologies to enhance enterprise search intelligence capabilities. This hybrid role is based in downtown Chicago and offers meaningful responsibility and growth opportunities.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Information Technology & Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Who We’re Hiring
Confidential Client is seeking a Data Analyst, AI & ML (Chicago-based) to join a Product & Data team in downtown Chicago. This contractor role (initial 3-month evaluation) is ideal for a curious analyst who uses modern AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, etc.) to accelerate analysis, improve data quality, and deliver actionable insights across large-scale search and marketing intelligence datasets.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Individuals MUST be local to Chicago — relocation assistance is not available.
What You’ll Do
You will apply AI-assisted workflows and traditional analysis to improve data quality, generate insights, and support product evolution:
- Leverage AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, etc.) to speed research, prototype ideas, and summarize findings.
- Analyze large datasets to find trends, anomalies, and opportunities that drive product and business decisions.
- Support data enrichment, validation, cleansing, and quality-improvement initiatives across millions of records.
- Identify relationships between entities, search behaviors, topics, brands, and content using AI-augmented techniques.
- Partner with Product, Data Science, and Engineering to evaluate new datasets and AI-driven product opportunities.
- Build proofs-of-concept (PoCs) demonstrating how emerging AI tech can improve data quality and product features.
- Document methodologies, findings, and recommendations clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Continuously evaluate new AI tools and workflows to improve team productivity and analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business/Marketing Analytics, or a related field.
- 1+ years of relevant professional, academic, internship, research, or project experience in data analysis, BI, analytics, or AI tool usage.
- Demonstrated experience using AI platforms (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or similar) to assist research, analysis, or decision-making.
- Familiarity with data analysis concepts, data quality principles, and working with structured datasets.
- Exposure to AI/ML concepts such as NLP, entity recognition, or information retrieval.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and clear written/verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-moving environment where priorities and tools evolve quickly.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Python, SQL, R, Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar tools.
- Prior work with large-scale search or marketing datasets, SaaS platforms, or AI-driven products.
- Hands-on familiarity with NLP, knowledge graphs, entity extraction, or information retrieval techniques.
- Experience automating repetitive tasks with AI-assisted workflows.
Compensation & Logistics
- Hourly pay rate: $25/hour.
- Employment type: Contractor — initial 3-month evaluation with intent to transition to a longer-term opportunity for the right candidate.
- Work model: In-office, hybrid schedule. Team onsite Tuesday–Thursday in Downtown Chicago; remote focus days Monday and Friday.
- Candidates must be local to Chicago; no relocation assistance is provided.
Benefits & Perks
- Robust benefits package available for transitioning/longer-term roles (medical, dental, vision, company-sponsored life insurance, 401(k) with match).
- Generous PTO, paid sick time, company holidays, commuter benefits, and paid parental leave.
- Continuous learning stipend and company-sponsored global summits.
- Downtown building amenities, on-site dining, fitness center access, stocked kitchen, and tenant programming.
About the Client
Confidential Client operates in Information Technology & Services and focuses on large-scale search and marketing intelligence. This role offers hands-on exposure to AI/ML-driven product work in a fast-moving SaaS environment.
Additional Notes
- This posting follows applicable US hiring requirements. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please indicate that when you contact Careertakes.
- Applicants may be evaluated using automated screening tools to help prioritize candidates; all final hiring decisions are made by people.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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