IT Data Scientist
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Riverton, Utah, United States
Religious Institutions · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The IT Data Scientist is responsible for advising on the application of data science methods and overseeing the development and implementation of data science solutions. This role provides senior-level leadership, mentors other data scientists, and ensures compliance with technical and architectural standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess at least 12 years of relevant professional experience, including eight years in product development and technology decision-making. Expert knowledge in machine learning algorithms, Python, SQL, and statistical analysis is required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.
Full description
An IT Data Scientist is a master professional who is fully responsible for advising the appropriate use and application of data science methods as well as overseeing the development and implementation of data science solutions. The Data Scientist provides senior-level leadership on the full spectrum of data science efforts. This role directs and guides the use, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of data science models, in partnership with internal business intelligence stakeholders and in compliance with technical and architectural standards. This position is a senior technical expert in the application of data science methods to support strategic, operational, and tactical decision making. The person in this role mentors other data scientists and has influence across the organization.
This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.
We value early, mid and late-career candidates and encourage all applicants with the posted skills and abilities to apply.
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
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