Support economic research and analysis on rural economy issues, advise on federal and state policy implications, and train new staff on relevant data and methods to enhance understanding of the farm sector.

• Work on the latest applications of data science to solve business problems • Work directly with client stakeholders to translate business problems into high level analytics solution designs • Present analytic solutions to business audiences highlighting robustness of the solution and how it could help generate business value • Develop end-to-end solutions based on in-depth understanding of business problems to ensure analytics solutions are delivered efficiently, predictably, and sustainably • Design and develop **machine learning and Generative AI solutions** using Databricks and Azure AI services. • Build **LLM-powered applications** and orchestrate workflows using **LangGraph** • Develop **agentic AI workflows** for automation, insights generation, and decision support • Implement **Document Intelligence solutions** for extracting insights from unstructured data • Participate in discussions with team members to select and apply relevant analytic techniques and create actionable business insights • Responsible for making presentations to senior management, communicating results to business teams, and develop plans to help operationalize analytic solution

• Review and refine AI-generated analytics strategies, dashboards, reports, and insights • Assess the accuracy, relevance, and value of AI-driven analytics outputs • Develop real-world case studies and scenarios based on your analytics leadership experience • Create scenario variations that represent various industries, data contexts, and business objectives • Identify gaps or inaccuracies in AI-generated analytics content and provide clear, structured, actionable feedback • Guide AI models to better understand advanced analytics concepts, methodologies, and best practices

Senior Data Scientist Location: Remote Job Description: Job#: 3034655 Employment Type: Contract Duration: 7 months Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Senior Data Scientist to support the development and optimization of advanced machine learning models focused on large-scale text analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful, real-world applications in a collaborative environment. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, and candidates must be eligible for full-time conversion. Key Responsibilities - Train, fine-tune, and evaluate deep learning models, with a focus on NLP and transformer-based architectures. - Process, clean, and analyze large-scale structured and unstructured text datasets. - Troubleshoot model performance, optimize hyperparameters, and improve training pipelines. - Run experiments and clearly document findings, results, and recommendations. - Deploy and maintain models within a cloud-based (AWS) environment using established workflows. - Collaborate with technical leads and cross-functional stakeholders while operating independently on day-to-day execution. Required Qualifications - Python programming experience, including hands-on work with PyTorch and transformer-based models. - Experience building, training, and debugging deep learning models for text-based applications. - Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, statistics, and exploratory data analysis. - Experience working in AWS environments and using GitHub-based workflows. - Communication skills and ability to operate independently. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, or emerging AI approaches. - Familiarity with PySpark or large-scale data processing frameworks. - Experience with MLOps tools and experiment tracking platforms. - Exposure to healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated environments. Compensation & Benefits The pay rate for this position is between $65.00 and $70.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and experience. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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. Employee Type: Contract Remote: Yes Pay Range: $65 - $70 per hour