Director, Data Scientist
AI summary of the role
Lead a team of data scientists at USAA to translate business problems into advanced analytics solutions (machine learning, simulation, optimization) that drive automation, revenue, and risk reduction.
What you’ll do
- Lead and develop a team of data scientists to build and deploy advanced analytical solutions.
- Partner with business leaders to ideate, scope, and manage complex analytical projects.
- Ensure model inventory and all modeling solutions comply with model risk management and regulatory expectations.
- Drive adoption of advanced analytics and automation across the organization.
What you’ll bring
- 8 years in predictive modeling, model governance, machine learning, and large data analysis (or 6 years with an advanced degree in a quantitative STEM field).
- 3 years of direct management experience.
- Experience with SQL, Python, R, Spark, Hadoop, or similar data science technologies.
- Experience with a broad range of modeling techniques (regression, time series, neural networks, tree-based methods, clustering, simulation, etc.).
Technologies
SQL · Python · R · Spark · Hadoop · machine learning · simulation · optimization · model risk management · predictive modeling
About USAA
Member-owned insurer and bank exclusively serving U.S. military members, veterans, and their families with P&C insurance, banking, investments, and trusted financial advice.
Bootstrapped · 5000+ people
Source and classification
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Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs. The Opportunity As a dedicated Director, Data Scientist, you will lead a team of Data Scientists responsible for identifying, scoping, and translating business problems into applied statistical, machine learning, simulation, and optimization solutions that
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Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs. The Opportunity As a dedicated Director, Data Scientist, you will lead a team of Data Scientists responsible for identifying, scoping, and translating business problems into applied statistical, machine learning, simulation, and optimization solutions that generate actionable business insights and drive business value through automation, revenue generation, and the reduction of expenses and risk. You will work closely with business leaders to ideate, evaluate, and scope projects that address critical business needs. You will manage the team's project portfolio and communicate progress, outcomes, and key updates to senior leadership and other business stakeholders. Additionally, you will be responsible for the team's model inventory, ensuring complian [... source excerpt omitted ...] he following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. What you'll do: Acts as advanced analytics thought leader and advisor to the business to shape strategies that drive competitiveness and differentiation. Influences business, data, and technology leaders to invest, sustain and expand advanced analytical capabilities by actively participating in strategy, planning, and budgeting exercises. Leads and develops team to build and deploy various advanced analytical solutions in an agile and collaborative environment across business, data, and technology organ [... source excerpt omitted ...] ary range for this position is: $189,370 - $361,950. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.). Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Direc
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