Delta Defense LLC · 1 week ago
Principal Data Scientist - West Bend, Wisconsin
West Bend, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expDelta Defense LLC is a private company that provides Marketing, Operations, and Customer Service for the U.S. Concealed Carry Association. As a Principal Data Scientist, you will lead the design and deployment of advanced analytics and AI solutions to enhance member services and drive responsible gun ownership awareness, while also mentoring a high-performing data science team.
ConsultingCustomer ServiceFinancial ServicesMarketingTraining
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Director of Advanced Analytics to define and advance the data science vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals
Lead, mentor, and develop the data science team and external consultants to build a high-performing and collaborative practice
Champion the adoption of best practices in machine learning, MLOps, model governance, and AI safety
Provide expert guidance and technical oversight on all data science projects and initiatives
Fosters a culture of accountability, professional development, high performance, and integrity
Partner with senior leaders across business units to identify strategic opportunities for AI and data science innovation
Translate business problems into clear, measurable, and scalable data science solutions
Oversee end-to-end project execution, including scoping, design, development, deployment, and post-implementation support
Communicate technical concepts and insights effectively to executive & non-technical audiences
Design, build, and deploy robust machine learning and optimization models using Python, SQL and Snowflake
Implement and maintain automated MLOps pipelines for model training, testing, deployment, and monitoring
Lead the development of generative AI applications (e.g., LLM-based tools, summarization, recommendation engines) and agentic AI systems (e.g., multi-agent planning, tool use frameworks)
Promote experimentation and continuous learning to stay ahead of emerging technologies and methodologies
Ensure all models and AI systems meet standards for security, compliance, ethics, and responsible AI
Develop reusable tools, templates, and frameworks to accelerate delivery and reduce technical debt
Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and IT teams to ensure cohesive platform architecture and infrastructure readiness
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related field is required
At least 7 years of experience developing and deploying data science solutions in business settings
Proven leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to mentor and manage high-performing teams
Expert proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, transformers) and advanced SQL
Experience with modern data and compute platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Strong track record of delivering business value through predictive modeling, prescriptive analytics, and AI system design
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders, explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and present effectively to executive leadership
Demonstrates the Core Values of Delta Defense, LLC
Benefits
Eligible for company bonus plan.
Company
Delta Defense LLC
Delta Defense, LLC is the private company that provides Marketing, Operations and Customer Care for the U.S. Concealed Carry Association.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Schmidt
CEO
Jerry. Noskowiak
Chief Financial Officer
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