Principal Data Scientist - Optimization

Company Profile  At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.    Overview  We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join our clients Reliability Analytics team. This role is responsible for using advanced, non-machine-learning analytic techniques to investigate well-defined business questions, synthesize findings, and deliver actionable insights. The Senior Data Analyst will partner closely with management and stakeholders to clearly define problems, explore and analyze data, and present results in a way that drives business decisions and improves service reliability. This role requires 4 days per week in the Denver, CO office. Only candidates who are located in the Denver, CO area will be considered for this position. All qualified candidates MUST be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship. Please note that we do not work C2C. Requirements Partner with the management team to ensure business questions are clearly defined, scoped, and actionable. Leverage domain knowledge of the cable/telecom industry to quickly understand issues and data context. Develop an analytic approach in collaboration with management to address business needs. Identify and apply key attributes and metrics relevant to reliability analysis. Extract data from warehouses using SQL and prepare analyses in Excel or other BI tools. Build tables, pivot reports, and visualizations using reporting tools. Proactively identify and flag potential data quality issues or questionable assumptions. Apply foundational statistical and analytic techniques, such as correlations, statistical checks, and exploratory visualizations. Recognize limitations of observational data and apply methods to mitigate misinterpretation (e.g., correlation vs. causation, regression to the mean, confounding, selection bias). Ensure rigor in unit measurements, derived metrics, and interpretation of results. Translate analytic findings into a clear, compelling narrative supported by charts, figures, and tables. Develop professional, polished presentations in PowerPoint, emphasizing readability and clarity. Seek feedback from stakeholders and adapt insights for diverse audiences, with sensitivity to organizational dynamics. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in data analysis, with emphasis on reliability, operations, or telecom preferred. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and BI/reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar). Strong foundation in statistics, with ability to apply appropriate analytic techniques. Excellent communication skills with proven ability to distill complex analyses into clear, actionable insights. Experience working in the cable/telecom industry is highly desirable. Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s preferred. Compensation Sand Cherry Associates based in Denver, CO is required by state law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a long term consulting engagement, with an hourly range of $85-95 per hour on 1099 or adjusted commensurate salary on W2. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role. Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

Making a difference: Digital Cheetah has provided cutting edge volunteer and member management solutions to some of the largest not-for-profits ( https://www.digitalcheetah.com/clients/) in the world for 24 years. We strive to create an exciting, challenging and rewarding work environment. Join a team of dedicated industry veterans with vast experience on the forefront of technology innovation to build software with a purpose. Description: This is a full-time, remote position open for immediate hire. As a member of our implementations team, you will work with external clients and internal team members to make a real difference for leading non-profits throughout the world. Following an agile methodology, you will manage the account relationship with clients through an interactive requirement gathering process, project planning, monitoring project workflow, and managing client expectations and scope. You will have exposure to a wide variety of roles, challenges, and technologies and will have the opportunity to learn best practice skills in an expanding company with numerous possibilities for personal and career advancement. Remote Position: Our team works remotely using Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, JIRA, Confluence, and other collaboration tools. Job Responsibilities: Day-to-day project management to ensure on-time delivery by applying Agile theory, practices, and rules in a matrix-managed scrum environment. Manage internal and external communication, improves transparency, and effectively disseminates information between teams. Facilitate and perform requirements gathering and discovery for new projects. Build an efficient and trusting scrum environment with an emphasis on problem solving; facilitate discussion, conflict resolution, decision making, and getting the work done. Manage client expectations by building relationships; communicating project status and open issues; preparing reports; conducting planning and retrospective meetings; discovering future feature enhancements. Implement solutions by monitoring project progress; tracking action items; conducting design and implementation reviews; examining, researching, and resolving issues; escalating issues to designated personnel; identifying work process improvements. Assist in removing roadblocks, impediments, and assures work is proceeding according to schedule. Generate development tickets in JIRA for feature requests, bug fixes, and enhancements from our clients to our internal development team. Manage the UAT process with the client including troubleshooting UAT findings and working with appropriate resources to resolve them. Facilitate a seamless handoff to the product support team once a project launches. Participate in the following sprint ceremonies: Release Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demo and Retrospectives. Provide product advice, best practice consulting, and product demonstrations to clients. Job Qualifications: Project Management, Client Relationship Management, General Consulting Skills, Presenting Technical Information, Technical Understanding, Teamwork, Problem Solving. Manage time well and handle multiple projects simultaneously. High attention to detail. Flexible and open to learning new things. Solid client communication required. Work well in collaborative team environment. Comfortable using technology and explaining it to others. Creative and efficient troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are a must. Familiarity with Agile development environment is a plus. Apply Online: https://www.digitalcheetah.com/client-liaison/

Company and Vision PlanetArt’s vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of live events. The company’s brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit www.planetart.com  to learn more about our brands. We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe. Job Overview PlanetArt is seeking a Forecasting & Analytics Intern to join our Forecasting & Pricing Group. This internship is designed for students or recent graduates who want to explore careers in data analytics, forecasting, and business planning. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to forecasting methods, tools, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting meaningful projects that drive business performance. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates much be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area as we operate on a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote) What You’ll Do Key Responsibilities Assist in developing and maintaining forecasting models. Collect, clean, and analyze historical data to support forecasts. Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Operations to understand business drivers. Create recurring reports, dashboards, and presentations to summarize data and insights. Monitor forecast performance and track variances. Learn and apply statistical and data analysis techniques to improve forecasting accuracy. Support senior analysts on projects and gain exposure to industry best practices. Requirements What You Should Have Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements Graduating seniors (December 2025 or May 2026) or recent graduates with a degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Finance or a related field. Strong academic background in quantitative analysis or statistics. Exposure to Excel and basic familiarity with SQL, Python, or R (coursework or project-based experience is sufficient). Interest in learning data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI. Strong communication skills and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment. Enthusiasm for learning, curiosity, and a proactive attitude. What You Can Expect Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Position requires regular, continuous use of computer. Position requires regular sitting and standing. Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, WebEx, Slack, or email. May require occasional travel. This is a hybrid position; employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option of working remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday). Benefits The compensation range for this position is $25 to $30 per hour. Benefits PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) with matching Excellent Work/Life Balance – Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays Employee Product Discounts

Any relevant certifications (BICSI, OSHA, etc.) What We Offer: Weekly pay – never wait long to get paid Flexible scheduling – work when available Consistent project opportunities Opportunities for skill development and training Work with a professional and supportive team How to Apply: Email your resume, equipment list, and brief cover letter . Please include “Low Voltage Cabling Technician Application” in the subject line.Only candidates with proven experience and required tools will be considered. We are an equal opportunity contractor and value diversity at all levels. compensation: depending on skill level and job 25-35 /hr and piece work. plus travel

Work Location: USA Remote (EST Candidates Preferred) Work Hours: M - F, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Pay Rate: $24 - $27/hr DOE and location The Research Associate is a non-traditional role in which you will work on our data collection and quality team focusing on the improvement of an AI engine. In addition to an ability to write clearly and concisely, successful Research Associates must be able to tailor their writing style to each assignment’s requirements, possess solid research skills, quickly paraphrase their findings, and evaluate Large Language Model (LLM) prompts written by others. The ideal candidates will have a solid ability to focus on efficiency and problem-solving, and excellent writing and reading comprehension skills – including experience in creating and composing text within a specified amount of time. This role provides opportunities for career advancement. Note: There is no coding or software development as part of this role. What You'll Achieve (Responsibilities):  Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Work on various client projects to train generative AI models, by creating prompts and responses based on the instructions provided and on using established best practices for quality prompts Given examples, generate similar prompts and responses Execute different Use Cases collecting Data in support of AI engine Fine-tune AI training prompts for more consistent results Work with a small team of Data Specialists in annotation and labeling projects Engage and assist in regular team training Help identify areas for process improvements Assist in documenting processes Quantitative and Qualitative feedback Provide feedback on tools being used and on potential alternatives Use a variety of communication channels such as Slack, Teams, and SharePoint, to learn about new projects, collaborate with your team, and ask questions Learn new software programs on the job Providing supporting documentation when the AI fails Keywords provides a competitive compensation package, good benefits, and a casual, fun, productive and supportive working environment. We empower people to perform to the best of their ability with our “can do” attitude. We appreciate and embrace flexibility and learn at every opportunity to grow ourselves through experience, training and tackling new challenges. This is what makes us Keywordians. Requirements Preferred prior work experience or college studies in AI Process-oriented, focused on problem-solving, an effective communicator, efficient, and highly organized, with strong attention to detail Ability to learn, document, and work with the team on new technologies and processes Ability to gain new skills and knowledge through hands-on experience Experience in assisting in system troubleshooting & finding resolutions Keen eye for detail Strong communication skills (oral and written) Demonstrated ability to work independently Strong time management skills Exemplify the quality of doing "get it done attitude," including a high level of accountability, transparency, and teamwork first & foremost A stable internet connection with a download speed of 50-100 Mbps and an upload speed of at least 10 Mbps Benefits At Keywords, we provide all our contingent workforce with: Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays) 401k (3% matching) Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

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