Lead Data Scientist

Job Description:

OPIS, a Dow Jones company, is one of the world’s most comprehensive sources for petroleum pricing and news information.

OPIS provides real-time and historical spot, wholesale/rack, and retail fuel prices for the refined products, renewable fuels, and natural gas and gas liquids (LPG) industries. We deliver award-winning news, market intelligence, and transparency to the entire refined energy marketplace and companies looking to go carbon neutral. At its core, OPIS uses a set of complex IT systems and tools, handling huge amounts of data in a reliable way, and providing customers with business applications to use this data as efficiently as possible.

About the Team:

The OPIS Data Science team is a collaborative group of Data Scientists and Data Engineers dedicated to tackling intricate data challenges. Our team leverages extensive industry knowledge, robust analytical skills, and a practical approach to address our organization's most complex business dilemmas.

About the Role:

OPIS is actively seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Scientist to take on a pivotal role within our Data Science team. Reporting directly to the Director of Data Science, you will be a leader in data science and AI expertise, working closely with other Data Scientists and Data Engineers on the team. You are joining a fast-paced Product Technology team specializing in the development of innovative AI and data science products for both internal users and external customers.

You Will:

• Collaborate with our agile product teams, providing expertise in business understanding, data discovery, cleansing, mapping, profiling, mining, and predictive modeling.
• Apply modern analytical methods, like deep learning and open-source frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), to create production-ready statistical and machine learning models, including time series forecasting and natural language processing.
• Write efficient, adaptable model code across various features and highly skilled in debugging methods.
• Stay at the forefront of data science and machine learning technology while improving best practices and upholding high data ethics and privacy standards.

You Have:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning, managing both structured and unstructured data
• Hands-on experience and deep understanding in the following areas: time series forecasting (ARIMA, LSTM, Prophet), deep learning (CNNs, RNNs), and NLP, including text classification, sentiment analysis
• Advanced experience in Python programming and strong knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Power BI) and key data science libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
• Advanced experience in SQL coding and relational database management skills.
• Expertise in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and data wrangling with experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment.
• Familiar with cloud AI environments (such as AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, or Google).
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Fluent in English speaking and writing.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

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Business Area: OPIS

Union Status:

Non-Union role

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