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Walmart

Director, Data Science

Walmart

. Lead development and deployment of advanced data science solutions aligned with business strategies .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data science, machine learning, and analytical modeling, with a strong focus on data strategy and quality management. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor talent, and translate business needs into effective data-driven solutions.

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Data Science ExpertiseMachine Learning AlgorithmsPython ProgrammingAnalytical ModelingData Strategy Management

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Hard Skills
Data ScienceMachine LearningFeature EngineeringModel ValidationPredictive ModelingData Quality StandardsData VisualizationAutomationStatistical TechniquesData Sourcing Strategies
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunication
Industry Keywords
Data StrategyAnalyticsBusiness RequirementsOperational EfficiencyTax TransformationGovernanceClaims Pattern Identification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead development and deployment of advanced data science solutions aligned with business strategies
  • Oversee model design, validation, and continuous improvement using machine learning and statistical techniques
  • Define data sourcing strategies and ensure data quality and relevance
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business requirements into data science projects
  • Mentor and guide teams on feature engineering, automation, and analytical modeling best practices
  • Drive data visualization efforts to communicate insights to stakeholders
  • Establish and implement scalable, sustainable data strategy frameworks
  • Support Walmart's Tax Transformation and Modernization initiative and Walmart Claims through data science and engineering
  • Build solutions for tax determination, exemptions, analytics, governance, claims pattern identification, process automation, and operational efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 6 years' experience in an analytics-related field; OR
  • Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics-related field; OR
  • 8 years' experience in an analytics or related field
  • Extensive experience in data science, machine learning algorithms, and feature engineering
  • Proficiency in Python programming and automation
  • Strong knowledge of data strategy, management, and quality standards
  • Ability to translate complex business requirements into data-driven strategies
  • Expertise in analytical modeling, model validation, and continuous improvement of predictive models
  • Proven leadership skills to mentor teams and foster cross-functional collaboration

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
  • Annual or quarterly performance bonuses
  • Stock