Specialist, Data Scientist

About the role

This role aligns with the IC20 Emerging Specialist level, where individuals work independently, contribute significantly to team outcomes, and continue developing expertise within their domain.

Responsibilities

• AI & Emerging Technology Contributions (40%)
  • Contribute to AI-enabled products and operational initiatives across the VALUE portfolio.
  • Support experimentation and implementation of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities.
  • Assist in the development and evaluation of prompts, knowledge retrieval strategies, model outputs, and AI-assisted workflows.
  • Build and monitor evaluation frameworks that measure AI accuracy, relevance, reliability, latency, and business impact.
  • Partner with engineering teams to integrate AI capabilities into production-ready services and platforms.
  • Help establish best practices for responsible AI, model monitoring, governance, transparency, and human oversight.
• Statistical Modeling & Machine Learning (30%)
  • Develop, validate, and maintain statistical and machine learning models that support VALUE business objectives.
  • Apply predictive analytics, classification, forecasting, clustering, recommendation, and optimization techniques where appropriate.
  • Evaluate model performance and continuously refine solutions using measurable outcomes and stakeholder feedback.
  • Ensure model quality through testing, validation, documentation, and performance monitoring.
• Collaboration (20%)
  • Partner with Product Managers and Business Analysts to translate business questions into analytical solutions.
  • Collaborate across Engineering, Product, Architecture, and Operations teams to maximize data-driven decision making.
  • Effectively communicate technical findings, assumptions, risks, and recommendations to diverse audiences.
  • Share knowledge and mentor peers through collaboration, documentation, and technical discussions.
• Data Analysis & Insights (10%)
  • Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities.
  • Transform raw data into actionable recommendations that support business and product decisions.
  • Develop dashboards, visualizations, reports, and analytical models that communicate effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Define metrics, KPIs, and measurement frameworks to evaluate product and business performance.
  • Perform exploratory analysis and hypothesis testing to validate assumptions and inform strategic decisions.

Requirements

• Required education and experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Analytics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, or related analytical roles.
  • Demonstrated experience using Python for data analysis, modeling, and automation.
  • Experience with statistical analysis, exploratory data analysis, and predictive modeling.
  • Experience working within Agile product or engineering teams.
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
    • Data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning
    • Python-based analytics and solution development
    • Data visualization and insight communication
    • KPI development, measurement frameworks, and business analysis
    • Cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, and stakeholders
    • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
    • Data quality, governance, and responsible AI practices
    • Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms (Azure preferred)
    • Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
    • AI evaluation, experimentation, and continuous learning mindset

Qualifications

• Passport to Pearson: Our leaders inspire by demonstrating accountability, curiosity, continuous learning, and responsible use of emerging technologies.
• Success measures: Delivers accurate, timely, and actionable insights that influence product and business outcomes. Produces high-quality analytical work with clear documentation and reproducible methodology. Successfully develops and deploys machine learning or AI-enabled solutions that deliver measurable value. Demonstrates increasing expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies. Contributes meaningful improvements to data quality, automation, efficiency, or decision-making processes. Builds trusted partnerships across Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders. Effectively communicates complex technical concepts in an understandable and actionable manner.

Pay

The full-time salary range for this role is $125,000 – $140,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.

Schedule

FULL_TIME

Benefits

Information on benefits can be found here.