Senior  Lead  Data Scientist, Graph & Forecasting

Key Responsibilities

Graph Science & Identity Intelligence

Architect andoptimizegraph-based data models supporting audience intelligence, project similarity analysis, clustering, and relationship-driven analytics.

Develop andmaintainresilient identity resolution frameworks across multiple respondent identifier systems using deterministic and probabilistic matching techniques.

Design graph structures that support downstream analytics, forecasting, optimization, and AI applications.

Continuously evaluate graph performance, scalability, and business impact.

Forecasting & Predictive Modeling

Build andmaintainforecasting models for supply prediction, incidence estimation,completionprobability, panel health, and other business-critical use cases.

Develop time-series and predictive models that account for changing respondent behavior, market dynamics, and operational conditions.

Extend forecasting approaches to support scenario analysis, optimization, and decision support.

Monitor model performance andidentifyopportunities for continuous improvement.

Model Quality & Technical Leadership

Design and execute rigorous validation strategies to assess model accuracy, stability, scalability, and operational readiness.

Establish best practices for model evaluation, experimentation, monitoring, and governance.

Serve as a technical authority for graph analytics, forecasting methodologies, and production-grade machine learning.

Ensure solutions are designed for long-term maintainability, performance, and business value.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Product, Technology, and Data Platform teams.

Collaborate on schema design, feature engineering strategies, and data contracts to ensure platform capabilities support analytical requirements.

Translate complex analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.

Influence technical and business stakeholders on analytical investments, priorities, and roadmap decisions.

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Qualifications

8+ years of hands-on experience in data science, applied machine learning, analytics, or related fields.

Proven experience developing and deploying graph analytics, machine learning, or predictive modeling solutions in production environments.

Deepexpertisein graph analytics, including graph databases, graph algorithms, similarity modeling, clustering, and network analysis.

Strong experience with graph technologies such as Neptune, Neo4j,TigerGraph, or comparable platforms.

Strong background in forecasting, time-series analysis, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics.

Advancedproficiencyin Python and modern data science tooling.

Experience working with large-scale, noisy, real-world operational datasets.

Demonstrated ability to make complex technical decisions andoperateeffectively in ambiguous problem spaces.

Strong communicationskills with the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience collaborating with product, engineering, and platform teams to deliver production-ready solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with identity resolution, entity resolution, master data management, or identity graph development.

Experience applying graph analytics to similarity modeling, community detection, clustering, relationship discovery, recommendation, and graphembeddings.

Experience with forecasting, trend and seasonality detection, anomaly and change-point detection, cohort evolution, longitudinal measurement, and demandplanning,.

Experience in market research, panel data, audience measurement, advertising technology, marketplaces, or related industries.

Experience with cloud-native analytics and machine learning environments, includingAWSecosystem.

Familiarity with optimization, simulation, or decision-support systems.

Education

• Master's Degree or higher required

At Dynata, we deliver the highest quality first-party data to help businesses around the world gain precise insights, activate the right audiences, and confidently measure impact. With industry-leading respondent accuracy, reliability, and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dynata is the trusted foundation for smarter decision-making.

At Dynata, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where every employee and customer feels valued, respected, and supported. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Dynata welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and is dedicated to fostering a work culture that supports everyone. Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process.

Dynata is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable laws.

The base salary range for this position in is $120K-$155K/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A discretionary incentive program may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits, dependent on full-time employment status.

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