JCW Search is currently recruiting for Senior Data Science Consultants for a Management Consulting firm in NYC. Consultants will be responsible for overseeing Data Science projects for the firm's clients throughout the NYC area and will serve as a team lead (overseeing small teams of data scientists & engineers) on all engagements.

Responsibilities:
- Develop algorithms and implement data mining techniques for data science projects.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, tools and datasets and implement them into projects where needed.
- Conduct machine learning and retrieval processes on large, unstructured data sets.
- Oversee small teams of data scientists (dependent on project size).
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the firms clients and provide thought leadership for all data science engagements.

Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in the Technology/Data Science field.
- Experience developing in Python, Java and R.
- Experience working with database technologies, big data tools and Hadoop eco system.
- Prior experience working with text mining, predictive modeling, social listening and similar tools is a plus.
- Prior experience in a consulting firm is preferred.
- M.S. or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.