Navy Federal Credit Union · 18 hours ago
Principal Data Scientist (Credit Risk Insights & Analysis)
Vienna, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $180K/yr
6+ years expNavy Federal Credit Union is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to provide independent data science, machine learning, and analytical insights to support credit risk decision-making. The role involves developing advanced reporting and analytical solutions, leading projects, and mentoring team members while utilizing strong analytical and technical skills.
AssociationFinancial ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and manage advanced reporting, dashboards, data models and analytical results
Retrieve, analyze and validate data and interpret results
Lead projects to understand requirements and propose key analytical solutions to drive effective decision-making and influence business objectives
Develop and code complex software programs, algorithms, and automated processes
Use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action
Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Produce innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets
Transform data into charts, tables, or format that aids effective decision making
Utilize effective written and verbal communication to document analyses and present findings analyses to a diverse audience of stakeholders
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with team members, subject matter experts, and leaders
Lead moderate to large projects and initiatives
Model best practices and ethical AI
Works with senior management on complex issues
Assist with the development and enhancement practices, procedures, and instructions
Serve as technical resource for other team members
Mentor lower levels
Qualification
Required
6+ years of working experience with requisite competencies
Complete knowledge and full understanding of specialization
Statistics, machine learning, data mining, data auditing, aggregation, reconciliation, and visualization
Programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics
SQL, R, Python, Hadoop, SAS, SPSS, Databricks, Scala, AWS
Tableau, Power BI, or related data visualization tools
Model lifecycle execution
Technical writing
Data storytelling and technical presentation skills
Research Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Advanced knowledge of procedures, instructions and validation techniques
Model Development
Communication
Critical Thinking
Collaborate and Build Relationships
Initiative with sound judgement
Technical (Big Data Analysis, Coding, Project Management, Technical Writing, etc.)
Independent Judgment
Problem Solving (Identifies the constraints and risks)
Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computers Science, Engineering, or degrees in similar quantitative fields
Preferred
Master's/PhD Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computers Science, or Engineering
Benefits
Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks
Company
Navy Federal Credit Union
Since 1933, Navy Federal has grown from seven members to over 4 million members. And since that time, their vision statement has remained
10001+ employees
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Funding
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President & CEO
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Chief Operating Officer
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