Join USAA as a Senior Data Scientist and play a crucial role in transforming business challenges into actionable insights using advanced analytics and machine learning. Work in a collaborative environment, leveraging your expertise to drive automation and revenue generation while mentoring the next generation of data scientists.
Key Responsibilities
Gather and manipulate structured and unstructured data for advanced analytics
Develop scalable, automated solutions using machine learning
Select appropriate modeling techniques based on business needs
Develop and deploy models within the defined framework
Compose technical documents for knowledge persistence
Assess business needs to recommend analytical projects
Build and maintain a library of reusable algorithms
Translate complex business requests into analytical questions
Manage project milestones, risks, and impediments
Develop best practices for deploying analytical assets
Mentor junior data scientists
Participate in internal data science community
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline or equivalent experience
6 years of experience in predictive analytics or data analysis
4 years of experience in training and validating advanced analytics models
4 years of experience in a dynamic scripted language (e.g., Python, R)
Strong experience in querying and preprocessing data
Demonstrated skill in performing ad-hoc analytics
Ability to assess regulatory implications of modeling efforts
Advanced experience with supervised and unsupervised modeling techniques
Preferred Qualifications
Medium or large bank experience
Strong knowledge of Python and/or SAS
Control partner collaboration experience
Knowledge of Model Risk Management and Regulatory requirements
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans401(k) and pensionLife insuranceParental benefits and adoption assistancePaid time off with holidays and volunteer hoursWellness programsCareer path planning and continuing education