Director, Data Science

Walmart

. Build, scale, and maintain hierarchical forecasting models for ad spend, impression delivery, fill rate, effective CPMs/CPCs, accounts, placements, and product categories .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining forecasting models, advanced machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques. Proven leadership in managing high-performing teams and translating complex data into actionable business strategies.

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Machine Learning AlgorithmsData Science ExpertisePython ProficiencySQL ProficiencyData Visualization Techniques

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Hard Skills

Forecasting ModelsAnalytical Modeling TechniquesMarket-Sizing ModelsClustering ModelsData StrategyData QualityData Governance

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsMentoringProject ManagementContinuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in MarketingBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Ad SpendImpression DeliveryEffective CPMsBidding BehaviorGrowth Potential

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, scale, and maintain hierarchical forecasting models for ad spend, impression delivery, fill rate, effective CPMs/CPCs, accounts, placements, and product categories
Design prescriptive market-sizing and growth models using peer category benchmarks, retail sales share, organic search volume, and category elasticity
Build and maintain machine-learning clustering models segmenting brands, sellers, and agencies by operational maturity, bidding behavior, and growth potential
Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing team of data scientists
Drive Walmart Connect’s commercial operations and business strategy through statistical modeling engines
Collaborate across functions to translate complex data into actionable insights supporting business development and automation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field and 4 years' experience in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; or 7 years' experience in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
Extensive experience in data science
Advanced machine learning algorithms and analytical modeling techniques
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Java
Strong understanding of data strategy, data quality, and data governance principles
Expertise in data visualization tools and techniques
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions
Leadership skills to mentor teams, manage projects, and foster continuous improvement and innovation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs
Additional compensation may include stock