Data Scientist

WSECU; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

WSECU in Olympia, WA is seeking a Data Scientist to synthesize and leverage our datasets to enhance products and services for members. You will work on big data analytics and machine learning projects to improve members’ financial well-being, communicating insights to stakeholders and guiding data-driven decisions.

The role involves modeling complex problems with end-users, developing data-driven recommendations, and contributing to a multidisciplinary analytics team focusing on the credit union

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in econometrics, operations research, applied statistics, machine learning, hard science or engineering, or related quantitative discipline.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to derive insights.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to tell a data-driven story to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Model complex problems with end-users and analysts to identify insights and opportunities using statistical, algorithmic, and visualization techniques.
• Frame business scenarios with direct impact on key processes and decisions.
• Interview end-users to determine data, reports, and performance requirements.
• Develop and communicate data insights and recommendations for data-driven change management.

Skills

Python

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Machine learning

Data storytelling

Education

Master’s degree in quantitative field

Job description

Are you a talented Data Scientist? WSECU is looking for a Data Scientist to synthesize and leverage our many datasets in order to enhance the products and services we offer to make our members’ financial lives easier. You’ll be responsible for continually challenging our current best thinking on how our products and services are meeting our members’ financial needs.

This is a unique opportunity to join a new, multidisciplinary team of creative and passionate individuals determined to change the face of the Credit Union industry. We are focused on the Credit Unions agenda, and work on high-impact projects utilizing big data analytics and machine learning to improve the financial well-being of our members.

Your day might include:

• Working with end-users and analysts to model complex problems, discovering insights and identifying opportunities through the use of statistical, algorithmic, and visualization techniques
• Modeling and framing business scenarios that are meaningful and which have direct impact on critical business processes and / or decisions
• Interviewing end-users to determine requirements for data, reports, analysis, and performance
• Helping build WSECU’s capability and strategy (short term and long term) to understand and assess new products, and evaluate the success of existing products and services
• Distilling insights from member data that address key business challenges and provide actionable recommendations
• Ability and desire to solve business problems, and to find patterns and insights within structured and unstructured data.
• Experience with Programming and/or scripting languages a plus. Python strongly preferred
• Developing & communicating data insights & recommendations in a clear & concise manner (i.e., data driven change management)
• Providing expertise on mathematical concepts for the broader applied Analytics and Insights team and inspiring the adoption of advanced analytics and data science across the entire breadth of our organization

What you bring to the team:

• Master’s Degree in one of the following areas: econometrics, operations research, applied statistics, machine learning, hard science or engineering, or related quantitative discipline
• Demonstrated understanding of the financial and economic levers that impact WSECU’s business performance
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively utilize techniques to derive insights
• Demonstrated ability to communicate operational and technical issues to a wide variety of audiences at all organizational levels – must have strong data storytelling abilities
• Expertise in one the following: econometric modeling; statistical and predictive modeling; machine-learning approaches such as; clustering and classification techniques, recommendation and optimization algorithms
• well-developed oral and written communication skills including the writing of executive and board level reports, human relation skills and problem-solving skills
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively to many levels of staff internally as well as outside individuals and vendors outside the organization with the ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language

Bonus points if you have:

• Postgraduate school experience delivering world-class data science outcomes (2+ years preferred)

Competitive base pay:

$113,119.47 - $169,679.21 annually, dependent on relevant qualifications, plus an annual discretionary incentive plan and benefits package

• The target starting pay for this position is $113,119.47 - $141,399.34 annually, typically within the first half of the range. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicant’s pay history into account.
• The range above allows our employees room for growth through annual merit and other pay increase during their tenure in the position.

Where we’re located:

330 Union Ave, Olympia WA. Employee must reside and perform all work in the state of Washington. This is a hybrid position that blends working in-office and from home. Works onsite two (2) occasions per week

When you’d work:

Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, full-time minimum 40 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility to meet service needs for this exempt position.

Working from home/hybrid requirements:

• Reliable, high-speed home internet connection
• Private, confidential workspace, away from distractions and other people
• Suitable desk/surface and desk chair
  

Perks:

Here are a few benefits and perks we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance with Premiums options covered by WSECU
• Full-Time Regular employees accrue general leave and sick leave, on a monthly basis
• Part-Time employees accrue general leave, on a monthly basis
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Long Term Disability & Long-Term Care plan for Full-Time employees
• Employer paid Long Term Care plan for Part-Time employees
• 401(K) with 8.5% Contribution by WSECU to begin 1st quarter after 1 year of service
• Paid Volunteer Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program & Employee Discounts
• And, you get to work with some awesome people!

WSECU was named to the Forbes Best-In-State Credit Unionlist in 2025, making us the only credit union in Washington to earn this recognition five years in a row!

Visa sponsorship not available.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 360-754-2118 or email us for assistance.

We champion our employees’ unique differences because we believe diversity is critical to the success of our members and the communities we serve. We’re proud to provide a workplace based on equality and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local law.