Data Scientist

East Lansing, MI

$95,000–$125,000 Per Year

4 days ago

Job Description

Position: Data Scientist
Salary: $95,000 - 125,000
Benefits: Free Healthcare, Retirement Plan w/ match, 3.5 Weeks PTO, etc.
Location: East Lansing, MI area (Onsite)

Why You Should Apply:

Outstanding culture with a family-oriented feel, where technology is highly valued.
Competitive compensation and benefits package with $0 cost healthcare options.
Work in a modern environment with the latest tools, collaborative spaces, and a strong focus on professional growth.

Job Summary:
This position combines data science, analytics, and visualization to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights. You'll be using Microsoft Power BI to build dynamic data models, dashboards, and reports that help teams and leaders across the organization make informed, strategic decisions.

Responsibilities of the Data Scientist:

Develop and maintain BI data models to support performance tracking, forecasting, and strategic planning.
Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and business drivers.
Ensure data accuracy and governance across BI datasets and reporting tools.
Design and build Power BI dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs and operational insights.
Create advanced DAX measures and Power Query transformations for actionable analytics.
Enable self-service reporting for business users with real-time, accessible insights.
Provide decision support through scenario modeling, what-if analysis, and strategic recommendations.
Collaborate across teams to align BI solutions with business goals and mentor others in data visualization best practices.

Preferred Experience of the Data Scientist:

3+ years in business intelligence, analytics, or decision science roles.
Proven expertise in Microsoft Power BI (DAX, Power Query, data modeling).
Strong SQL skills creating SQL queries, stored procedures.
Experience in BI strategy, KPI development, and enterprise reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent data storytelling and visualization
Ability to influence decisions through clear, evidence-based insights.
Collaborative mindset with focus on enabling a data-driven culture.

Bonus Experience of the Data Scientist:

Certifications in Power BI, SQL, Machine Learning.
Familiarity with data governance, data integration, and analytics best practices.
Experience with Python or R.

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Numbers & Facts

Location	East Lansing, MI
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$95,000–$125,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.