Lead Data Scientist

DTN is a global leader providing insights and analytics to our customers to feed, fuel, and protect the world. We help people make critical business decisions that impact the agriculture, oil and gas, trading, and weather industries.

It’s a difference you’ve likely felt without even knowing it. From the food on your plate to the gas in your car to the last flight you took, chances are a DTN customer made it possible. And that’s just for starters. That’s why we say, “When our customers prosper, we all win.”

Job Description:

Lead Data Scientist

The Lead Data Scientist at DTN will spearhead multiple high-impact data science initiatives that directly drive business outcomes across industries such as energy, agriculture, and weather. You will oversee and guide teams in the development, implementation, and validation of predictive and prescriptive models, ensuring these solutions meet both business and client needs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply advanced data science techniques while collaborating with cross-functional teams, shaping the future of DTN’s products and services.

What you will be responsible for:

• Leading multiple data science initiatives, ensuring the successful development, implementation, and validation of predictive and prescriptive models.
• Applying domain expertise to create and innovate new data science studies that align with business objectives.
• Coordinating and managing teams of data scientists, providing guidance and leadership throughout the modeling and validation process.
• Collaborating with business leaders, engineering teams, and other data scientists to determine the appropriate modeling techniques and ensure solutions meet business requirements.
• Conducting and leading feasibility studies for data science hypotheses, driving the exploration of new analytical opportunities.
• Developing and presenting dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate model outputs and actionable insights to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Representing DTN in industry discussions, contributing to the advancement of data science practices and building external recognition for the company’s expertise.

What you will bring to the role:

• 7+ years of professional experience in data science, machine learning, predictive modeling, or a related field, with proven success in leading data-driven initiatives.
• Expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and advanced data mining techniques.
• Proficiency in Python and libraries like pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, and keras.
• Extensive experience with data visualization tools such as matplotlib, plotly, highcharts, and interactive dashboards with dash or streamlit.
• Strong leadership experience managing data science teams and initiatives, with a track record of delivering high-quality results.
• A proven ability to drive influence and alignment across teams without direct authority.
• Industry recognition in data science, including publications, speaking engagements, or notable contributions to the field.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts and present them effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

What you can expect from DTN:

• Competitive Salary
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work model
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• 6% 401K matching
• Unlimited access to 13k+ courses via learning platform to support employee career advancement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

_The targeted hiring base pay range for this position is between $142,500 and $190,000. DTN is a pay for performance organization, which means there is the opportunity to advance your compensation with performance over time. The actual base pay offered for this position will be dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, training/education, transferable skills, business needs, internal equity and applicable laws. The targeted hiring base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for market competitive variable pay and benefits.

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Why DTN?

OUR VISION: To be the independent, trusted source of insights to our customers who feed, protect, and fuel the world.

OUR MISSION: Empower our customers with intelligent and actionable insights that exceed their expectations and enable their success on a daily basis.

OUR VALUES: Customer-Focused, Forward-Thinking, People-Centric, Solution-Oriented

We have great benefits at DTN – apply today to find out more!

At DTN, we are an equal opportunity employer. Come join us as we help feed, fuel, and protect the world!

• DTN is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled