Lead Data Scientist / Product Analyst | W2 Preferred

Role name: Lead Data Scientist & Product Analysts
Work Location: Alameda, CA (Onsite)
Start date: Immediate availability.
Interview Mode: Phone/Video
Type: Contract (C2C/W2)

Lead and develop a high-performing team of Data Scientists and Product Analysts
This person would be responsible for directing a multidisciplinary team that includes:
Data Scientists building predictive and AI models
Product Analysts measuring customer behavior and product performance
Analytics engineers and platform specialists (likely indirectly)
Vendor and contractor resources as needed

Key responsibilities
Define team structure, hiring plans, and skills development
Establish goals, KPIs, and accountability mechanisms
Coach team members and conduct performance reviews
Create a culture of experimentation and innovation
Ensure analytics work translates into measurable business outcomes

Expected business outcomes
Faster product decision-making
Improved customer engagement
Better AI-powered features