Functional Data Scientist

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Las Vegas, NV

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$85–$100 Per Hour

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Sets, Data Visualization, Establish Priorities, Gap Analysis, Information Models, Looker, Performance Management, Power BI, Predictive Modeling, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Documentation, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Storytelling, Structured Data, Tableau, Team Player, Trend Analysis

LOCATION

Las Vegas, NV

POSTED

30+ days ago

Functional Data Scientist (AI Decision Systems)
Pay Range: $85/hour to $100/hour

Job Summary
We are seeking a Functional Data Scientist to drive data-informed decision-making within AI systems. This role bridges business context, data analysis, and AI logic to improve how models interpret information and generate outcomes. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in the education sector, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that enhance AI-driven decisions.

This is not a purely technical modeling role. Instead, it focuses on data interpretation, decision frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration to improve AI system performance.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze structured and unstructured datasets to identify trends, patterns, and key drivers of outcomes
Translate business and educational objectives into data-driven decision frameworks for AI systems
Partner with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to guide how AI models interpret and prioritize data inputs
Identify gaps in existing datasets and recommend additional internal and external data sources
Evaluate and integrate third-party data to improve predictive accuracy and decision quality
Develop hypotheses and validate insights using data analysis techniques
Communicate insights, recommendations, and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Continuously refine decision logic based on new data, feedback loops, and performance outcomes

Core Competencies

Data Analysis and Interpretation
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Business Intelligence and Decision Frameworks
AI/ML Collaboration (Non-Modeling Focus)
Stakeholder Communication and Data Storytelling
Data Gap Analysis and Data Strategy

Required Qualifications

Experience in the education industry (EdTech, K-12, higher education, learning platforms, or education data systems)
3+ years of experience in data analysis, business analytics, or data-driven decision-making roles
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and generate actionable insights
Experience translating ambiguous business problems into structured, data-driven approaches
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with technical teams (data scientists, engineers) and business stakeholders
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present data insights clearly

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with AI/ML-driven products, recommendation systems, or decision engines
Familiarity with data tools such as SQL, Python, or BI platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Looker)
Experience sourcing, evaluating, and integrating external datasets
Understanding of predictive analytics, data modeling concepts, or experimentation frameworks
Strong storytelling skills with data visualization and reporting

What Success Looks Like

Consistently identifies high-impact insights from complex datasets
Proactively uncovers data gaps and recommends meaningful improvements
Incorporates internal and external data to strengthen decision-making
Improves the quality and accuracy of AI-driven decisions over time
Effectively influences stakeholders with clear, data-backed recommendations

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