Head of Data Science & AI - Benefits Insurance

Principal Financial Group; Des Moines, Charlotte, Raleigh (IA, NC, NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Director of Data Science to lead the Beam Benefits Decision Science team within our Benefits & Protection insurance space. You will guide a highly technical group shaping AI, ML, predictive modeling, and advanced analytics to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions.

Join an established company that blends innovation with scale, driving measurable impact across the enterprise by applying emerging AI capabilities to meaningful business challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a data science team.
• Strong background in AI/ML applications within enterprise domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support a team of data scientists focused on generative AI, machine learning, predictive modeling, and advanced analytics.

Skills

Generative AI

Machine Learning

Leadership

Job description

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Director of Data Science to lead the Beam Benefits Decision Science team within our Benefits & Protection insurance space. You will guide a highly technical group shaping AI, ML, predictive modeling, and advanced analytics to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions.

Join an established company that blends innovation with scale, driving measurable impact across the enterprise by applying emerging AI capabilities to meaningful business challenges.