Senior Data Scientist & Analytics Lead (Hybrid)

Vanguard; Town of Charlotte (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a senior data scientist to develop complex data queries, transform data for statistical modeling, and lead advanced analytics initiatives. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with stakeholders to translate business questions into analytic plans.

The role emphasizes modeling across marketing, economics, and operations, with a focus on scalable data mining and actionable insights for leadership teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data science, predictive analytics, or advanced statistical modeling.
• Proficient in Python/SQL/R; strong ML libraries; data pipelines; big data environments.
• Bachelor’s or higher in a quantitative field; relevant master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops complex queries to access/prepare data for modeling.
• Leads advanced analytics: diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive; mentors juniors.
• Identifies data gaps and inconsistencies; documents assumptions.

Skills

Python

SQL

R

Machine learning

Data wrangling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Analytics/Economics/Statistics/CS/Applied Mathematics

Tools

Scikit-learn/TensorFlow

Spark/Hadoop

Tableau/Power BI

ETL Pipelines

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a senior data scientist to develop complex data queries, transform data for statistical modeling, and lead advanced analytics initiatives. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with stakeholders to translate business questions into analytic plans.

The role emphasizes modeling across marketing, economics, and operations, with a focus on scalable data mining and actionable insights for leadership teams.