Blend · 1 month ago
Director, Data Science
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expBlend360 is a premier AI services provider focused on delivering impactful data science solutions. They are seeking a Director of Data Science to manage the delivery of machine learning models and algorithms to solve business problems, particularly in sales and marketing.
Business IntelligenceData GovernanceData IntegrationData ManagementData VisualizationDatabaseInformation TechnologyIntelligent SystemsIT InfrastructureProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Use data to provide recommendations for the products and services that best fit individual customers, along with the associated value proposition
Work with team leaders to get client input & feedback, translate clients business problem into a solvable Data Science exercise, formulate different approaches, outline pros and cons for each approach, get alignment on approaches, deliverables, and overall timeline with clients
Work closely with analytic teams to develop complex algorithms and statistical predictive models to evaluate scenarios and potential future outcomes; leverage problem solving / analytical skills, quantitative expertise, programming and data analysis to identify potential risks related to existing portfolios as well as new products and develop methodologies for tracking and reporting them
Perform analyses of structured and unstructured data to solve multiple and complex business problems utilizing advanced data science and machine learning techniques and specialized industry expertise and develop analyses and models based on complex energy market indicators and cost components
Applies analytical rigor & statistical methods to analyze large amounts of data, using advanced statistical techniques
Manage large & complex analytical projects: data exploration, model building, performance evaluation & testing
Collaborate w/business partners to develop technical/business approaches and new/enhanced technical tools
Interacts with internal and external peers and management to share highly complex information related to areas of expertise and/or to gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology / business solutions
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD degree in quantitative studies, such as Statistics, Math, Operation Research, Economics, Advanced Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering
Strong quantitative and analytics background, including advanced-level skillset in predictive modelling, statistical analysis, machine learning, text mining, geo-spatial analytics, time series forecasting, optimization
8-10 years' professional experience working in FiServ, Insurance, Hospitality and Retail industries on applying data science and analytics in sales and marketing applications
Experience with one or more Advanced Data Science software languages (Python, R)
Experience with structured or un-structured data analysis and tools (SQL, Spark, Tableau, Power BI tools)
Experience with cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, Google)
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical ideas and results to non-technical clients in written and verbal form
Strong organizational, management and leadership skills. Experience managing and mentoring junior resources across different geo-locations
Preferred
Familiarity with digital marketing ecosystem. Extensive experience in email marketing, digital marketing, and call center analytics and direct marketing are preferred
Company
Blend
Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Blend has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (33)
2024 (30)
2023 (28)
2022 (32)
2021 (21)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100MKey Investors
Recognize Partners
2022-08-09Private Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Patrick Hennessy
Chief Executive Officer
Rob Fuller
Chief Solutions Officer
Recent News
PR Newswire
2025-12-05
Inside HPC & AI News | High-Performance Computing & Artificial Intelligence
2025-10-03
Company data provided by crunchbase