Senior Principal Data Scientist (Marketing Data Specialist)

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navy federal credit unionVienna (VA)

Data Scientists Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

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About the role

Overview: Provide analytical insight from organizational data to support mission critical decision making. Understand business needs and identify opportunities for new products and services to meet business objectives. Design and develop sophisticated predictive models and advanced algorithms to drive decisions and optimize business results. Devise testing of business data to draw conclusion for statistical significance at various confidence levels. Regarded as an industry expert in the data science field. Conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment. Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirement.

Responsibilities:

Direct existing principles and guide development of new policies
Produce innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets
Identify opportunities, pose business questions, and make valuable discoveries
Generate and test hypotheses, analyze and interpret the results
Develop and code the most complex software programs, algorithms, and automated processes
Translate complex business and technical needs into technological objectives
Utilize effective written and verbal communication to document and present findings to stakeholders in support of critical decision making
Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional
Maintain and foster strong working relationships with team members, subject matter experts, and senior leaders
Research and apply new best practices and ethical AIAdvise senior leaders on analytical insights and solutions to solve business problems
May lead complex technical projects and initiatives with significant impact
Lead the development and enhancement practices, procedures, and instructions
Serve as lead technical resource for other team members
Mentor and assist leading lower levels

Qualifications:

10+ years of relevant experience
In-depth professional knowledge, acumen, and concepts
Requires specialized skill set
Solid understanding of business dynamics and strategy
Statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, trend analysis, visualization, and advanced mathematics to recognize patternsSQL, R, Python, Hadoop, SAS, SPSS, Scala, AWSProject Management skills
Model lifecycle execution
Technical writing
Data storytelling and technical presentation skills
Research Skills
Interpersonal Skills
MentoringModel Development
CommunicationCritical Thinking
Thought Leadership
Initiative with sound judgement
Technical (Big Data Analysis, Coding, Project Management, Technical Writing, etc.)Independent Judgment (Extensive)
Problem Solving (Recognizes potential issues and risks for long term implications)
Masters Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computers Science, Engineering, or degrees in similar quantitative fields

Desired Qualifications: PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering

Additional Information

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 About Us Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks. Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.* FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For 2026* Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs 2025* Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT 2026* Most Loved Workplace - America's Top Most Loved Workplaces 2025* 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care* Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026* Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers* Forbes 2026 America's Best Large Employers* Forbes 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads* Forbes 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers* 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence* Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025* 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award* Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Community 2026 From Fortune Magazine. 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune Magazine, Fortune Media (USA) Corporation, and its affiliates are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law. Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status. Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site. Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

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