Data Scientist (Audit Analytics & Automation)

HDR has partnered with clients to shape communities and push the boundaries of what’s possible since 1917. We specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
With nearly 15,000 employees in more than 225 locations around the world, we think global and act local.

We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and tech-savvy professional to join our dynamic Internal Audit team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with a passion for innovation, process improvement, and value creation. In this role, you will help transform Internal Audit through data-driven insights, scalable automation, and innovative audit techniques that improve efficiency and enhance risk coverage. As our first dedicated data scientist, you will help shape the analytics roadmap, redefine audit processes by leveraging automation, data analytics, and generative AI to enhance audit efficiency, reporting, and continuous auditing capabilities. This role is designed to grow with you - from building foundational analytics capabilities to eventually leading continuous auditing programs and mentoring future team members.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking audit team embracing innovation and technology.
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and methodologies.
• We provide a collaborative learning environment supported by strong mentorship, diverse career opportunities, and an employee ownership culture built on doing the right thing to make great things possible!
  Keyword(s): Data Scientist, Predictive Analytics, Statistics, Analytics, Generative AI, Continuous Auditing

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze a wide range of datasets across different subject areas and drive the analytical process from start to finish.
• Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, model development, and natural language processing to identify trends and patterns.
• Design and implement automated audit procedures and reporting.
• Visualize data insights through dashboards and reports.
• Develop continuous auditing and monitoring processes using AI tools and data analytics.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and HDR’s Data Architecture teams to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, data science techniques, and trends in internal audit and automation.
• Train team members on the use of automated tools and reporting systems.
• Support financial, operational, compliance and technology audits as needed.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Snowflake (data warehousing and analytics)
• Power BI or other data visualization tools
• Alteryx or similar data preparation platforms
• Python or SQL for data analysis and automation
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools such as UiPath or Automation Anywhere

• ERP systems.