10683BRCompany Summary:As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.comAuto req ID:10683BRExternal Job Title:Associate Data Science SpecialistPosition Responsibilities:
Deltek is establishing its first internal data science capability, and we're seeking an Associate Data Science Specialist to help us build it thoughtfully from the ground up. You'll play a critical role during an exciting transformation as we modernize our data infrastructure and bring advanced analytics to our B2B SaaS business.
While you'll eventually work on model development and optimization, your initial focus will be strategic: discovering where predictive analytics exists across our organization, understanding what our business units actually need, and creating the roadmap for our data science function. This position requires someone who combines understanding of machine learning concepts with strong communication skills and the ability to translate between business problems and technical solutions.
Discovery, Assessment & Coordination
Conduct stakeholder interviews across business units (Sales, Customer Success, Product, Marketing) to identify existing predictive analytics efforts, pain points, and opportunities
Document data requirements for analytics use cases: what history is needed, training cadence, scoring frequency, user groups, success metrics
Map existing analytical workflows and identify where machine learning could augment or replace current approaches
Assess data readiness for common SaaS use cases: customer health scoring, churn prediction, upsell/cross-sell propensity, lead scoring
Translate business problems into data science requirements and technical constraints into business language
Foundational Data Science Work
Perform exploratory data analysis to assess data quality and readiness for modeling
Conduct statistical analyses to validate business hypotheses and quantify relationships in customer data
Analyze customer behavior patterns across the SaaS lifecycle (onboarding, adoption, expansion, renewal)
Contribute to our Snowflake data platform design with data science use cases in mind
Document findings, insights, and recommendations in clear, accessible formats for diverse audiences
Communication & Cross-Functional Partnership
Create presentations and visualizations that make analytical findings accessible to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Explain data science concepts, potential use cases, and limitations to business leaders
Facilitate discussions between business stakeholders and technical teams to align on priorities and approach
Build organizational understanding of what data science can and cannot do in a B2B SaaS @context
Present discovery findings and recommendations to leadership
Work Location:US RemoteQualifications:
Technical Skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Analytics, Business, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
Solid understanding of machine learning concepts: supervised/unsupervised learning, model evaluation, feature engineering, training vs. scoring
Understanding of statistical analysis fundamentals: hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, confidence intervals
SQL experience with the ability to write queries for data exploration and analysis
Professional Skills
Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and business problems to technical teams
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams and business units, building relationships with diverse stakeholders
Intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity in a greenfield environment
Analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex problems and evaluate solution approaches
Strong listening skills to understand stakeholder needs and translate them into requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to enterprise data warehouses or cloud data platforms (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
Experience with B2B SaaS analytics, customer health scoring, churn prediction, or subscription business metrics
Understanding of SaaS business metrics (ARR, MRR, churn, NRR, customer lifetime value)
Familiarity with the SaaS customer lifecycle (acquisition, onboarding, adoption, expansion, renewal)
Understanding of dimensional modeling or data warehouse design
Previous consulting, business analysis, or stakeholder management experience
Experience working with business intelligence tools like Power BI or Tableau
Background in product analytics or customer analytics
US Citizenship is required for this position. Travel Requirements:NoPosition Type:FTEEO Statement:Deltek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.E-Verify Statement:Deltek, Inc., utilizes the E-Verify program with every potential new hire. This makes it possible for us to make certain that every employee who works for Deltek is eligible to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify you can call 1-800-255-7688 or visit their website by clicking the logo below. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Homeland Security. Applicant Privacy Notice:Deltek is committed to the protection and promotion of your privacy. In connection with your application for employment with us at Deltek, it is necessary for us to collect, store and use information about you ("Personal Data") to administer and evaluate your application. We are the "controller" of the Personal Data you provide us and will process any such Personal Data in accordance with applicable law and the statements contained in this Employment Candidate Privacy Notice (https://education.deltek.com/web/du_internal/Recruitment/Applicant%20Privacy%20Notice.pdf) . Additionally, we have not sold and do not sell Personal Data you provide to us through the job application process.Compliance Requirements:Certain roles may have additional privacy, security and compliance requirements to the extent they support Costpoint GCCM or similar product offerings.Compensation Info:The U.S. salary range for this position is $63,500.00-$111,750.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.
Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
