Data Scientist - Onsite

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Data Scientist - Onsite position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC; Pennington, NJ; or Plano, TX. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.
We are seeking a Data Scientist to design, develop, evaluate, and monitor AI/ML models that support enterprise Copilot and Copilot Studio solutions. This role is responsible for creating clear and thorough model documentation to support governance, validation, approval, and audit requirements. The ideal candidate combines hands-on data science and coding expertise with strong analytical, documentation, and operational discipline to deliver scalable, reliable, and compliant AI solutions.
Responsibilities:

• Define and implement AI and cybersecurity controls for Copilot and Copilot Studio solutions
• Design AI/ML solutions with enterprise scalability and security-by-design principles
• Establish monitoring frameworks to track model and solution performance
• Develop evaluation and testing approaches for Copilot and Copilot Studio use cases
• Create and maintain scalable governance processes for AI solutions
• Implement controls for data access, grounding sources, prompt usage, and user permissions
• Partner with platform, security, and engineering teams to define guardrails for production AI deployments
• Support the design of reusable prompt, orchestration, and agent patterns in Copilot Studio
• Ensure solutions are designed for operational resilience
• Define standards for lifecycle management of Copilot and Copilot Studio assets
• Collaborate with governance, risk, and compliance teams to ensure model and agent documentation supports enterprise requirements
• Identify and mitigate risks related to model degradation and non-compliant use of enterprise data sources
• Drive adoption of best practices for responsible AI

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI
• Strong expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R, with experience using libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
• Ability to write production-quality code, reusable components, and scalable data pipelines
• Experience working with generative AI, large language models, AI assistants, or enterprise AI solutions
• Strong experience with data preparation, transformation, feature engineering, and analysis
• Strong SQL skills, including complex querying and performance tuning
• Proven ability to integrate models into business applications and workflows using APIs
• Experience with model documentation and model approval processes in regulated or controlled environments
• Experience with MLOps and model lifecycle management
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and automation practices for AI solutions
• Experience working with Azure-based AI and data services or comparable enterprise cloud platforms
• Familiarity with responsible AI principles, model explainability, bias and fairness considerations, and secure data handling practices

Pay range: $78.04 - $86.04 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.