Job Description
Join Nexus Analytics Inc., a cutting-edge data intelligence firm revolutionizing urban decision-making. We're seeking a visionary Senior Data Scientist to drive transformative insights for Chicago's public sector and Fortune 500 partners. Your expertise will power real-time urban analytics solutions impacting millions of residents.
Why Nexus Analytics? We offer a hybrid work model, $5k annual learning stipend, and equity participation in our Series B-funded startup. Our downtown Chicago hub features state-of-the-art labs with panoramic city views.
Responsibilities
- Architect and deploy predictive models for urban mobility patterns using Python and Spark
- Lead cross-functional teams translating complex data into actionable city planning strategies
- Design A/B testing frameworks for public service optimization initiatives
- Present findings to municipal stakeholders using Tableau and Power BI dashboards
- Mentor junior scientists while maintaining 95% model accuracy SLAs
- Publish research in urban data science journals and industry conferences
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in applied data science with government/enterprise clients
- MSc/PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, or Urban Planning
- Expertise in geospatial analysis (PostGIS, ArcGIS) and time-series forecasting
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and MLOps tools
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ public sector data transformation projects
- Strong knowledge of Chicago municipal data ecosystems
- Certified in Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer preferred