Director, Data Scientist

USAA

. Lead a team of Data Scientists identifying, scoping, and translating business problems into statistical, machine learning, simulation, and optimization solutions .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $189,370 - $361,950 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading teams to develop and deploy advanced analytical solutions, utilizing machine learning and statistical methods to drive business insights. Proficient in translating complex technical information for diverse audiences while ensuring compliance with industry standards and risk policies.

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Predictive ModelingMachine LearningData AnalysisTeam LeadershipSQL

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Hard Skills

Predictive ModelingMachine LearningStatistical AnalysisRegressionTime Series AnalysisSurvival AnalysisSupport Vector MachinesNeural NetworksDecision TreesDeep Learning

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Translate Technical InformationCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

SQLPythonRSparkHadoop

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesModel GovernanceRisk ComplianceAdvanced AnalyticsBusiness Insights

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

HadoopPythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of Data Scientists identifying, scoping, and translating business problems into statistical, machine learning, simulation, and optimization solutions
Act as an advanced analytics thought leader and advisor to shape competitive business strategies
Influence business, data, and technology leaders on investments and expansion of advanced analytical capabilities
Lead and develop teams building and deploying advanced analytical solutions in an agile, collaborative environment
Simplify model development lifecycle processes and drive automation
Identify, scope, and manage complex analytical projects with business stakeholders
Translate analytical results to non-technical business executives
Deliver business insights through scalable, automated machine learning, simulation, and optimization solutions
Ensure modeling and machine learning solutions comply with industry standards, model risk policies, and regulatory expectations
Partner with enterprise analytical and IT teams to build core capabilities and processes
Identify resource needs including IT investments, third-party support, and additional analysts
Recruit, develop, retain, coach, support, and manage performance for Data Scientists
Ensure business risks are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled according to risk and compliance policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Operations Research, Data and/or Business Analysis, Data Science, or a business or quantitative field; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
8 years in predictive modeling, model governance, machine learning, and large data analysis; OR an advanced degree and 6 years in these areas
3 years of direct management experience
Strong communication skills and ability to interpret and translate complex technical information to diverse audiences
Experience with SQL, Python, R, Spark, Hadoop, or similar technologies
Experience developing and reviewing modeling solutions using regression, time series, survival analysis, support vector machines, neural networks, decision trees, random forests, gradient boosting, deep learning, clustering, and simulation methods
Ability to apply best practices in modeling and machine learning to solve business problems
Ability to write and review complex technical documentation and communicate modeling insights and technical details to business leaders and technical and non-technical audiences
Track record communicating results, insights, and technical solutions to Senior Executive Management or equivalent
Deep technical skills, consulting experience, and business savvy
US military experience is a differentiator
Financial Services industry experience is a differentiator
Must not require visa sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote or hybrid flexibility may be available for active-duty military spouses, consistent with applicable policy and business needs
Relocation assistance is not available
Pay incentives may be available based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program
Paid holidays
16 paid volunteer hours
Wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education assistance