Job Description

Senior / Principal Data Scientist

Location: Charlottesville, VA

Employment Type: 12 Month Contract-to-hire

About Us

Our client is an engineering consultancy delivering advanced testing, analytics, and consulting services to organizations worldwide. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to improve safety and performance in sports and related industries.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior / Principal Data Scientist to lead modeling and analytics initiatives across diverse domains, including:

• Computer Vision: Detect and interpret events from game video.
• Sensor Data Analysis: Event detection from athlete-worn devices.
• Generative AI: Develop solutions to deliver actionable insights to end users.

You will design and implement machine learning models, build simulation-based tools, and create dashboards that provide injury risk assessments and mitigation strategies. This role involves research, algorithm development, and presenting findings to executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms.
• Build analytical tools and dashboards using frameworks like Shiny , Dash , or Streamlit .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights.
• Present research and analytics to leadership and clients.

Qualifications

• Education: MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, or related STEM field.
• Strong understanding of machine learning theory and structure.
• Proficiency in Python or R and experience with common ML libraries.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and distributed processing.
• 5+ years of post-graduate experience in engineering, consulting, or leadership roles.

Preferred:

• Background in biomechanics or sports analytics.
• Publications or conference contributions in relevant fields.
• Experience with professional sports organizations.
• Consulting experience with executive-level presentations.

Ideal Candidate

You are passionate about applying data science to enhance athlete safety and performance. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy building innovative solutions that make a real-world impact.

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