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, Education Administration Programs.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

You’ll join a collaborative analytics team to turn data into actionable insights that support product and business decisions. This entry-level Data Scientist role focuses on building predictive and classification models, analyzing large structured and unstructured datasets, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

• Collect, clean, and analyze structured and unstructured data
• Develop and validate statistical and machine learning models
• Use Python and SQL for data exploration, modeling, and ETL tasks
• Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate results
• Collaborate with Data Engineers and business stakeholders to operationalize models
• Monitor model performance, iterate, and document methodologies
• Present insights and recommended actions to product and business teams

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong practical experience with Python and SQL
• Familiarity with Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn (or similar libraries)
• Understanding of core statistics and common machine learning techniques (regression, classification, cross-validation)
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for presenting technical concepts to non-technical audiences

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Familiarity with feature engineering, model deployment basics, or MLOps concepts
• Internship or project experience applying ML to real-world datasets
• Knowledge of additional libraries (XGBoost, LightGBM) or deep learning frameworks is a plus

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Work Authorization & Location

• This role is open to applicants authorized to work in the United States. F-1 OPT / STEM OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Job location: Baltimore, MD (telecommute/remote-friendly per the client’s posting). Final hiring, payroll, and benefits are provided by the confidential client.

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Tools & Technologies

• Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
• SQL
• Data visualization (Power BI, Tableau)
• Statistical modeling & predictive analytics
• Version control (Git) and collaboration tools

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform that connects you to this confidential client and other matched roles.
• You’ll get a streamlined application experience and access to additional opportunities when you apply.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.