Data Scientist jobs in Illinois

Data Scientist identifies trends, patterns, and anomalies found in big data sets by performing extensive data analysis to develop insights. Performs data mining, cleaning, and aggregation processes to prepare data, implement data models, conduct analysis, and develop databases. Being a Data Scientist interprets results from multiple structured and unstructured data sources using programming, statistical, and analytical techniques and tools. Collaborates with teams to understand each data analysis projects' underlying purpose, focus, and objectives. Additionally, Data Scientist designs, develops, and implements the most valuable data-driven solutions for the organization. May require a master's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Data Scientist work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Data Scientist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Data Scientist
  • Sidley Austin LLP
  • Chicago, IL OTHER
  • Summary

    The Data Scientist position is an integral part of the Data Program team that is responsible for developing and implementing data driven solutions that drive efficiency, improve decision making and provide valuable insights across various administrative business groups and legal practices. The incumbent will use a mix of statistics, machine learning and large language models to create systems and build models that capitalize on both structured and unstructured data.

     

    The role will work closely with the appropriate stakeholders to understand their questions and use tools and frameworks to turn disparate data sets into objective answers that help make informed decisions.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Utilize statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to extract meaningful insights from large datasets related to legal cases, client behavior and market trends
    • Architect, develop and deploy models and algorithms using proprietary data to access model quality. Validate and iterate on the models created
    • Clean, preprocess and transform raw data into a usable format, ensuring data quality and integrity
    • Develop predictive data models to forecast outcomes, identify potential risks and optimize strategies
    • Create informative data visualizations and dashboards to present complex data in a clear and actionable manner to stakeholders
    • Collaborate with business stakeholders and legal experts to understand their data needs and translate them into valuable solutions
    • Develop classification and regression models leveraging established and emerging data science methodologies.
    • Analyze structured and unstructured data sources
    • Design and automate our dataset analysis and insight delivery process to enable effective management of a broader range of data types and increased data flow
    • Contribute to the development of the firm’s data strategy, including but not limited to, data collection, storage and privacy practices
    • Stay updated with the latest trends in data science, legal technology, and relevant tools to enhance our data capabilities
    • Enhance documentation procedures, codebase, and adherence to best practices to promote and facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure the upkeep of an organized and reproducible working environment

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). 

     

    Education and/or Experience: 

    Required:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
    • A minimum of 5 years of experience in data science or machine learning engineering role
    • Proven experience developing and validating linear and non-linear regression and classification models
    • Experience with data transformation, data science and visualization libraries (JavaScript Highcharts, Python Matplotlib, Pandas), statistical modeling
    • Proficiency in SQL and other programming languages like Python
    • Ensure our data efforts are aligned with our overall Security and Risk guidelines and protect our client and firm data from unauthorized access or use
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex solutions to a non-technical audience

    Preferred:

    • Master’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
    • Experience working in Microsoft Azure cloud and Windows environments
    • Experience with distributed computing
    • Experience working with legal industry data

     

    Other Skills and Abilities:

    The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

    • Strong organizational skills
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Good judgment
    • Strong interpersonal communication skills
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
    • Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
    • Able to work under pressure
    • Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

    Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

  • 19 Days Ago

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Data Scientist
  • Reyes Holdings
  • Rosemont, IL FULL_TIME
  • Overview Come join the largest beer distributor in the United States and be a part of our Performance Promise where we live out our company’s purpose of connecting customers, consumers and brands ever...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Data Scientist
  • The University of Chicago Medicine
  • Chicago, IL OTHER
  • Job Description Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Data Scientist. This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Data Scientist
  • Govcio LLC
  • Rock Island, IL FULL_TIME
  • Overview GovCIO is currently hiring for a Data Scientist to provide support to the Army. Responsibilities Perform advanced analysis and analytics to produce algorithms and/or business process recommen...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Data Scientist
  • Amyx, Inc.
  • Rock Island, IL FULL_TIME
  • Overview Amyx is seeking a Data Analyst to support the upcoming Global Logistics and Support Services contract with Army Sustainment Command at Rock Island, IL. In this role, you will work directly wi...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Data Scientist
  • TalentFish LLC
  • Lincolnshire, IL CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Lead Data Scientist Primary Location: Chicago Area, IL Position Type: Contract to hire Overview We are searching for a Direct hire or Contract to hire Lead Data Scientist to support our Glo...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Data Scientist
  • Apex Systems
  • Apex Systems is seeking an experienced Clinical Data Scientist for one of our Fortune 50 clients!!! Position: Clinical D...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Scientist
  • City of New York
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Scientist
  • Oscar
  • Austin, TX
  • Our client is looking for local Data Scientists in the Austin area. Their data intelligence platform allows their custom...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Scientist
  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • Tampa, FL
  • About the Contract Full range of modernized Enterprise IT-related services and technical recommendations to provide USCE...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Scientist
  • Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • Guadalajara, Jalisco
  • We’re hiring! At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digita...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Scientist I / Data Scientist II / Senior Data Scientist
  • PPL Corporation
  • Allentown, PA
  • Company Summary Statement As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Principal Data Scientist
  • Leidos
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Description Leidos Defense Group currently has an opening for a Senior Data Scientist supporting the RF Engineering port...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Data Scientist
  • Zillow
  • Mexico City, CDMX
  • About the team Zillow Group’s mission is to give people the power to unlock life's next chapter. As part of the Growth D...
  • 2/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois is often noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hu...
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Income Estimation for Data Scientist jobs
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