Director, People – Decision Science

AT&T

. Lead the application of economics, statistics, data science, and experimentation to complex workforce decisions .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $241,500 - $362,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in applying economics, statistics, and data science to workforce decision-making, with a strong focus on causal inference, econometrics, and experimental design. Proven leadership in managing data science teams and translating complex analyses into actionable insights for executives.

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Causal InferenceEconometricsExperimental DesignStatistical ModelingMachine Learning

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Hard Skills

Data SciencePredictive ModelingPrescriptive ModelingOptimizationStatistical AnalysisForecastingBehavioral EconomicsLarge Dataset ManagementDecision ScienceWorkforce Analytics

Soft Skills

CollaborationBusiness JudgmentCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeDoctoral Degree

Industry Keywords

Workforce DecisionsWorkforce ProgramsOrganizational ChangeTalent InvestmentsEmployee Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the application of economics, statistics, data science, and experimentation to complex workforce decisions
Build and manage a small team of data scientists
Establish methods, standards, tools, and a research agenda for decision science
Apply causal inference and econometrics to workforce programs, policies, leadership practices, organizational changes, and talent investments
Develop predictive and prescriptive workforce models
Design experiments and quasi-experiments to test workforce interventions
Analyze labor supply and demand, incentives, compensation, mobility, productivity, talent allocation, and skills
Develop optimization and scenario models to evaluate workforce trade-offs
Set technical direction, provide methodological coaching, prioritize work, and establish quality standards
Partner with Workforce Intelligence colleagues on analytical approaches and workforce intelligence products
Translate technical analyses into conclusions, implications, uncertainty ranges, and actionable recommendations for executives
Establish standards for model validity, explainability, bias testing, reproducibility, and responsible use of employee data
Design and execute strategies supporting organizational objectives
Oversee departmental programs and help design and implement relevant strategies
Make decisions involving hiring, termination, discipline, promotion, and compensation of direct reports
Supervise direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience
Master’s or doctoral degree in economics, econometrics, statistics, operations research, decision science, quantitative social science, or a closely related field
Deep expertise in several of: causal inference, econometrics, experimental design, statistical modeling, machine learning, optimization, forecasting, or behavioral economics
Experience leading data scientists, economists, or quantitative researchers
Demonstrated ability to work with large, complex datasets
Ability to collaborate effectively with data engineering and technology teams
Strong business judgment
Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to nontechnical executives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)