Data Scientist
Apex Systems, Hoover, AL, United States
Job Description:
Data Scientist (Contract)
Birmingham, AL (Hybrid preferred) | Remote (Southeast states considered)
Role Overview (Enhanced)
The Data Scientist will be partnering closely with business leaders, advanced analysts, and data engineers to solve complex business problems through predictive modeling and advanced analytics.
This role is ideal for a
businessfacing Data Scientist
who can balance strong modeling skills with the ability to clearly explain insights, influence stakeholders, and think bigpicture. You will not be expected to engineer raw datasets-the client has dedicated data engineers-but you will be expected to turn data into decisions.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Translate
business problems into analytical solutions
Build and evaluate
predictive and statistical models
Interpret model outcomes and
explain implications to nontechnical stakeholders
Collaborate crossfunctionally to deliver
practical, actionable insights
Serve as a trusted analytics partner to the business-not just a technical contributor
Core Responsibilities (Refined)
Partner directly with business stakeholders to understand problems, objectives, and data needs
Design, build, evaluate, and refine predictive models and advanced analytics solutions
Analyze model outcomes and clearly communicate insights, assumptions, and recommendations
Conduct exploratory data analysis, experimentation, and research
Collaborate with data engineers to leverage existing datasets for modeling and analysis
Support proofofconcepts, pilots, and production analytics solutions
Assist with user acceptance testing and business validation of model outputs
Document models, assumptions, and analytics processes clearly
Help educate business users on analytics outputs through demos, training, or job aids
Required Technical Skills (MustHaves)
Python
(modeling, analysis, scripting)
SQL
(querying and data exploration)
Predictive modeling / statistical modeling experience
Experience evaluating model performance and outcomes
Data visualization experience:
Tableau preferred
Power BI acceptable
(must be able to learn Tableau)
Strong ability to explain analytics concepts to nontechnical audiences
Experience Requirements
3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist
Or strong analyst background with clear progression into data science
Experience applying data science in a
business or operational context
Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
NicetoHave (Not Required)
Healthcare or life sciences experience
Experience with
Dataiku
(plus, not required)
Master's degree in a quantitative field
Familiarity with CRISPDM or similar analytics frameworks
Experience and problemsolving ability matter more than industry background.
Soft Skills & Cultural Fit (Very Important)
Strong
business communication skills
Ability to engage stakeholders and ask the right questions
Bigpicture thinker who enjoys ambiguity
Collaborative, approachable, and relationshiporiented
Comfortable explaining "why," not just "what"
This role complements a highly technical, mathfocused Data Scientist already on the team- this hire should lean more businessforward while still being technically strong .
Work Model & Location
Contract role
Local Birmingham candidates preferred
Open to
remote candidates in Southeast states
Other locations may limit future FTE conversion
Interview Process
Oneround panel interview
5-6 participants (peers + leadership)
Conversational and situational
No live coding
No presentations
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Data Scientist (Contract)
Birmingham, AL (Hybrid preferred) | Remote (Southeast states considered)
Role Overview (Enhanced)
The Data Scientist will be partnering closely with business leaders, advanced analysts, and data engineers to solve complex business problems through predictive modeling and advanced analytics.
This role is ideal for a
businessfacing Data Scientist
who can balance strong modeling skills with the ability to clearly explain insights, influence stakeholders, and think bigpicture. You will not be expected to engineer raw datasets-the client has dedicated data engineers-but you will be expected to turn data into decisions.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Translate
business problems into analytical solutions
Build and evaluate
predictive and statistical models
Interpret model outcomes and
explain implications to nontechnical stakeholders
Collaborate crossfunctionally to deliver
practical, actionable insights
Serve as a trusted analytics partner to the business-not just a technical contributor
Core Responsibilities (Refined)
Partner directly with business stakeholders to understand problems, objectives, and data needs
Design, build, evaluate, and refine predictive models and advanced analytics solutions
Analyze model outcomes and clearly communicate insights, assumptions, and recommendations
Conduct exploratory data analysis, experimentation, and research
Collaborate with data engineers to leverage existing datasets for modeling and analysis
Support proofofconcepts, pilots, and production analytics solutions
Assist with user acceptance testing and business validation of model outputs
Document models, assumptions, and analytics processes clearly
Help educate business users on analytics outputs through demos, training, or job aids
Required Technical Skills (MustHaves)
Python
(modeling, analysis, scripting)
SQL
(querying and data exploration)
Predictive modeling / statistical modeling experience
Experience evaluating model performance and outcomes
Data visualization experience:
Tableau preferred
Power BI acceptable
(must be able to learn Tableau)
Strong ability to explain analytics concepts to nontechnical audiences
Experience Requirements
3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist
Or strong analyst background with clear progression into data science
Experience applying data science in a
business or operational context
Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
NicetoHave (Not Required)
Healthcare or life sciences experience
Experience with
Dataiku
(plus, not required)
Master's degree in a quantitative field
Familiarity with CRISPDM or similar analytics frameworks
Experience and problemsolving ability matter more than industry background.
Soft Skills & Cultural Fit (Very Important)
Strong
business communication skills
Ability to engage stakeholders and ask the right questions
Bigpicture thinker who enjoys ambiguity
Collaborative, approachable, and relationshiporiented
Comfortable explaining "why," not just "what"
This role complements a highly technical, mathfocused Data Scientist already on the team- this hire should lean more businessforward while still being technically strong .
Work Model & Location
Contract role
Local Birmingham candidates preferred
Open to
remote candidates in Southeast states
Other locations may limit future FTE conversion
Interview Process
Oneround panel interview
5-6 participants (peers + leadership)
Conversational and situational
No live coding
No presentations
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.