Data Scientist Lead

Company: USAA
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Purpose of JobRemote available with up to 20% travel.
Analyzes complex business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources to provide insight to analysts and decision makers. Identifies and interprets trends and patterns in datasets to locate influences. Creates specifications for reports and analysis based on business needs and required or available data elements. May provide consultation to users and lead cross functional teams to address business issues. Prototypes solutions for displaying information based on business needs.Job Requirements

• Leads and provides oversight in gathering complex and often unique business requirements by defining the business problem and data requirements.
• Utilizes a comprehensive understanding of multiple data structures and sources to lead or direct the design, development and implementation of decision support solutions, which may include data visualization, business intelligence, or data collection.
• Partners with the business operations to ensure effective design of decision support solutions.
• Leads or directs the development of innovative approaches to address complex or unique business problems and solutions
• A strategic partner with IT to influence the design, alignment, and implementation of technical standards to address appropriate business solutions.Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Math, Computer Science, or a related field required OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.OR
    Master's degree in Math, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
    OR
    PhD in Math, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
    • 8 or more years experience in data management or information technology function, and 3 or more years of direct and/or indirect management experience
      OR
      If Master's degree, 6 or more years experience in data management or information technology function, and 3 or more years of direct and/or indirect management experience
      OR
      If PhD, 5 or more years experience in data management or information technology function, and 3 or more years of direct and/or indirect management experience.
    • Successful completion of a job-related assessment may be required.*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. - This will take approximately 5 minutes. - Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses.Preferred
      • Experience working with IT to implement predictive solutions.
      • Familiarity with model risk management.
      • At least three years experience in building and implementing statistical models.
      • Experience with cloud storage /data products and services.
      • Expert with Python.The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits package in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. - Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.Relocation assistance is available for this position.For Internal Candidates:Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement), or must have manager's approval prior to posting.Last day for internal candidates to apply to the opening is 2/18/20 by 11:59 pm CST time.

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