Senior Data Scientist, Agentic AI

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Data Scientist, Agentic AI for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Insurance services clients in New York, NY .

Responsibilities :

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist, Agentic AI-an experienced individual contributor with deep expertise in AI / ML and a track record of turning advanced research into practical, impactful enterprise solutions. This role focuses on building, deploying, and scaling agentic AI systems, large language models, and intelligent automation solutions that reshape how the firm operates, serves customers, and drives growth. You'll collaborate directly with senior executives on high-visibility projects to bring next-generation AI to life across Firm's products and services.

• Design and deploy Agentic AI solutions to automate complex business workflows, enhance decision-making, and improve customer and employee experiences.
• Operationalize cutting-edge LLMs and generative AI to process and understand unstructured data such as contracts, claims, medical records, and customer interactions.
• Build autonomous agents and multi-step reasoning systems that integrate with Firm's core platforms to deliver measurable business impact.
• Partner with data engineers and AIOps teams to ensure AI models are production-ready, scalable, and robust, from prototype to enterprise deployment.
• Translate research in agentic AI, reinforcement learning, and reasoning into practical solutions that support underwriting, claims automation, customer servicing, and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and business leaders to define use cases, design solutions, and measure ROI.
• Contribute to the Data Science Lab by establishing repeatable frameworks for developing, testing, and deploying agentic AI solutions.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the standardization of AI / ML practices, tools, and frameworks across the firm.

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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission : to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values : customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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