Analytics Leader: Data Science & Strategy

Mastercard; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard leads a search for a highly skilled Lead Data Scientist to drive advanced analytics initiatives and deliver data-driven insights. You will guide end-to-end data science projects, mentor team members, and build analytical products that deliver measurable business value.

The role demands leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate complex problems into scalable solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust data strategies, strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading analytics and data science initiatives.
• Strong expertise in statistical modeling and ML.
• Ability to translate requirements into scalable analytical solutions.
• Experience with large, complex datasets and data quality management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience building predictive models and dashboards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Mentoring and coaching of technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics initiatives to derive insights from large datasets.
• Translate business needs into technical analyses and models.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Oversee data integration, transformation, and quality.
• Deliver high-quality analytical solutions on time and budget.
• Develop predictive models, dashboards, and analytical frameworks.
• Review work and ensure milestones are met across the team.
• Drive best practices in analytics methodologies.
• Act as a technical leader and trusted advisor.

Skills

Data science leadership

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Mastercard leads a search for a highly skilled Lead Data Scientist to drive advanced analytics initiatives and deliver data-driven insights. You will guide end-to-end data science projects, mentor team members, and build analytical products that deliver measurable business value.

The role demands leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate complex problems into scalable solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust data strategies, strong