Director of Data Science & Advanced Analytics

usaa; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

USAA is seeking a Director, Data Scientist to lead a team of data scientists. You will translate business problems into statistical, ML, simulation, and optimization solutions that drive automation, revenue, and cost reduction.

You will manage project portfolios and ensure regulatory compliance in model risk management. The role supports a hybrid office presence across multiple US locations, with relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.
• 8 years in predictive modeling, model governance, ML, and large data analysis; advanced degree optional with 6 years plus.
• 3 years of direct management experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as analytics thought leader to shape strategies for competitiveness.
• Lead and develop a team to deploy advanced analytics solutions in an agile environment.
• Identify and manage complex analytics projects with business stakeholders.
• Deliver business insights via scalable, automated ML, simulation, and optimization.
• Ensure modeling and ML solutions comply with risk and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Communication

SQL

Python

R

Spark

Hadoop

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

USAA is seeking a Director, Data Scientist to lead a team of data scientists. You will translate business problems into statistical, ML, simulation, and optimization solutions that drive automation, revenue, and cost reduction.

You will manage project portfolios and ensure regulatory compliance in model risk management. The role supports a hybrid office presence across multiple US locations, with relocation not offered.