{"id":1209031,"url":"https://alion.io/job/blend360-lead-data-scientist-2","title":"Lead Data Scientist","company":{"id":4305,"name":"Blend360","domain":"blend360.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/blend360","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"services","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":37,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":17,"computed_at":"2026-09-25T05:45:01Z"}},"role":"Data Science","role_family":"Data Science","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Columbia, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":70,"max":75,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":150000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T21:20:04Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-25T23:24:41Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-09-25T23:24:41Z","days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Blend360 is an acclaimed, forward-thinking Data, Digital Marketing, & AI Solutions Company, dedicated to fueling remarkable outcomes for our Fortune 500 clients. Our trajectory is one of continuous expansion, emerging at the crossroads of cutting-edge analytics, data proficiency, technology, and digital marketing excellence. We are seeking a hands-on Lead Data Scientist to support a leading telecommunications organization through a six-month consulting engagement with potential conversion to a full-time role.\n This role sits within the client's Customer 360 (C360) team and is ideal for a data scientist who enjoys working directly with data, uncovering meaningful insights, and translating analysis into actionable business recommendations. You'll work in a client data sandbox to investigate patterns, identify signals, and help determine what the business should be measuring to better understand customer outcomes and the impact of AI initiatives.\nThe ideal candidate is an independent operator who thrives with minimal oversight, is genuinely fascinated by data, and enjoys getting into the details of analytical problems. While this is not a traditional client-facing consulting role or a people management position, strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders are essential.\nYou'll have the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that connect data science, customer analytics, and AI-driven business outcomes, helping teams understand how to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement.\nThe Details:\nLocation: Hybrid 3 days per week onsite in Stamford, CT\nDuration: 6-month consulting role with potential conversion to hire (must be able to work on Blend’s W2 without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future)\nBenefits: We do offer benefits to our full-time consultants and employees, including Health, Vision, Dental, 401K plan, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, and an incredibly supportive team cheering you on!\nWhat you’ll do:\nData Analysis & Business Insights\nWork hands-on with data within the client's analytical sandbox to investigate business questions and uncover meaningful insights.\nAnalyze customer and business data to identify patterns, signals, and trends that can inform decision-making.\nExplore available data to help determine what the business should be measuring and why those measurements matter.\nTranslate analytical findings into clear, actionable conclusions and recommendations.\nInvestigate opportunities to improve how data is used to understand customer behavior, engagement, and business performance.\nApply curiosity, critical thinking, and a methodical approach to uncovering insights from complex datasets.\nAI Initiative Measurement & Success Metrics\nHelp define and establish success metrics for AI initiatives developed through the Customer 360 program.\nIdentify relevant KPIs and leading indicators to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of AI-driven initiatives.\nSupport the development of measurement approaches for business outcomes such as return on investment (ROI), customer engagement, and customer lifetime value (CLTV).\nAnalyze data to assess initiative performance and identify opportunities for optimization.\nPartner with stakeholders to connect analytical findings to business objectives and measurable outcomes.\nHelp establish a clear understanding of how success should be defined, tracked, and evaluated across AI initiatives.\nIndependent Problem-Solving & Collaboration\nOperate independently, managing analytical work with minimal day-to-day oversight.\nTake ownership of assigned projects and work through ambiguity to identify the appropriate analytical approach.\nCollaborate with members of the Customer 360 team and relevant business stakeholders to understand priorities and deliver meaningful insights.\nCommunicate findings, recommendations, and potential implications in a clear and accessible manner.\nUse sound judgment and interpersonal awareness to navigate stakeholder interactions and adapt communication to the audience.\nBalance deep technical analysis with the ability to explain what findings mean for the business.\n Required Qualifications\nExperience working as a hands-on data scientist, with a strong interest in exploring data and uncovering insights.\nDemonstrated ability to independently analyze data, investigate business questions, and draw meaningful conclusions.\nExperience identifying or developing KPIs, success metrics, or other approaches for measuring business performance.\nAbility to translate data-driven findings into actionable business recommendations.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a genuine curiosity about how data can inform business decisions.\nAbility to work independently with minimal oversight and take ownership of analytical projects.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.\nProfessional judgment and interpersonal awareness, with the ability to understand stakeholder needs and communicate effectively in different situations.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting AI initiatives, analytics programs, or data-driven business transformation.\nExperience defining and tracking metrics related to ROI, customer engagement, customer lifetime value (CLTV), or other business outcomes.\nBackground in telecommunications, customer analytics, customer experience, or related industries.\nExperience working with customer data, behavioral signals, or business performance indicators.\nFamiliarity with Customer 360 initiatives or similar customer-focused analytics programs.\n The starting pay range for this role is $70-75 per hour. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, training, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range and determining factors for compensation are considered for each individual circumstance. BLEND360 also offers a competitive benefits program to meet the health and financial well-being of our team and their families. You can look forward to a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, commuter benefits, spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, and EAPs.\nA diverse workforce is a strong workforce\nTo deliver growth at BLEND360 and for our clients, we believe as a Talent Solutions Company, we have a responsibility and unique opportunity to positively impact the workforce. Diversity has played a critical role in our history, our growth, and continues to have a profound impact on our success. We are determined to have equality in the workplace, within our team and as an extension of our clients’ team.\nBLEND360 is an equal opportunity employer.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6881,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["401k plan","Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Recruiting & Staffing","AI Consulting & Integration","Analytics & BI Consulting","Data Engineering & Migration Services"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-25T02:18:49Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-09-25T23:24:41Z"}],"liveness":null,"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":150000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/blend360-lead-data-scientist-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/blend360-lead-data-scientist-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-26T01:21:49Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1353,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3647,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-27T00:00:00Z"}}}