Data Science Manager

USA TODAY Network

. Lead a team of data scientists and analysts in designing, developing, and deploying advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $189,259 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading data science teams to design and deploy advanced analytics and machine learning solutions, ensuring model accuracy and integration with enterprise systems. Proficient in managing project timelines, resource allocation, and mentoring team members while driving organizational data strategy.

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Machine Learning AlgorithmsR ProgrammingPython ProgrammingAWS Cloud TechnologiesData Strategy Leadership

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Hard Skills

Predictive ModelingData TransformationDescriptive StatisticsModel Performance OptimizationData Analytics Reporting

Soft Skills

Team ManagementCollaborationMentoringCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AzureDockerGgplotRShinyMySQL

Industry Keywords

Data ScienceAdvanced AnalyticsAI SolutionsData GovernanceBig Data Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerMySQLPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of data scientists and analysts in designing, developing, and deploying advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions
Design and deploy predictive models and machine learning algorithms
Ensure model accuracy, scalability, and integration with enterprise systems
Collaborate with data engineering teams on efficient data pipeline architecture
Drive organizational data strategy and partner with business leaders to deliver actionable insights
Establish and enforce data science standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks
Evaluate and implement AI, machine learning, and big data tools and technologies
Coordinate project timelines, resource allocation, and budget management
Monitor and report key performance indicators for data analytics programs
Supervise two direct reports at the Data Scientist level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or a foreign equivalent
3 years of post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or any leadership role in data science or analytics
3 years of experience applying descriptive statistics and identifying data trends with machine learning algorithms
3 years of experience building and optimizing model performance with R programming and Python
3 years of experience designing and implementing deployment environments, scaling models, and resolving issues using AWS, Azure, and Docker cloud technologies
3 years of experience evaluating data structures and performing data transformation with R, Python, and MySQL
3 years of experience preparing analytics reports with ggplot and RShiny visualization packages
3 years of experience managing and mentoring a team of data scientists and analysts, setting performance metrics and team goals

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