Data Scientist - LLM / NLP Greenwood Village, CO Type: Contract
Category: Data
Industry: Communications
Reference ID: JN -96
Date Posted: 04/11/2025
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Description: Hybrid Greenwood Village, CO Our client, a leader in their industry, has an amazing opportunity for a Data Scientist (NLP/Topic Modeling). In this role you will:
- Lead the topic modeling process (e.g., clustering, taxonomy) to identify new resolution categories from voice memos and text.
- Develop and refine classification models that map text inputs to specific resolution categories (initially 20+).
- Collaborate with Data/ML Engineers to build data pipelines and ensure model scalability.
Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $68 - $78 / hr. w2
Responsibilities: - Topic Modeling & Taxonomy Development
- Perform text clustering and exploratory data analysis to uncover new resolution categories.
- Validate, refine, and finalize taxonomy in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.
- NLP Model Development
- Design and implement classification models (NLP or GenAI-based) to categorize inputs into the identified resolution types.
- Ensure the model handles both voice-transcribed text and technician memos effectively.
- Model Deployment & Validation
- Work with Data/ML Engineers to integrate models into production.
- Develop and maintain performance metrics and dashboards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with the Data/ML Engineer to ensure smooth data ingestion, transformation, and model deployment.
- Communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
Experience Requirements: Technical Skills & Experience - NLP/LLM Expertise : Experience in text analytics, topic modeling (LDA, clustering), classification techniques, and large language models.
- Programming : Strong Python (pandas, PySpark) skills; Scala/Spark exposure is a plus.
- Cloud : Familiarity with AWS (S3, EC2, EMR, or similar) and some Azure exposure (LLM hosting).
- MLOps : Experience with CI/CD for ML, model monitoring, and data version control is a plus.
- Data Exploration & Visualization : Ability to create meaningful visualizations and insights for data sets.
Additional Qualifications - 5+ years of relevant data science experience (or equivalent).
- Demonstrable GitHub portfolio showcasing NLP or other data science projects.
- Strong communication skills to translate technical findings to stakeholders.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact . About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate. Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Don't miss out on our referral program. If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check.