Overview
Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Provide independent data science, machine learning, and analytical insights using member, financial, and organizational data to support mission-critical decision making across the organization. Understand business needs and identify opportunities for new products, services, and process optimization through the use of advanced data science techniques.
This role supports risk and compliance-focused analytics, including the evaluation of models, policies, and business practices for potential fair lending and consumer compliance risk. The Senior Data Scientist will conduct descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analyses to assess outcomes, test assumptions, and identify potential bias, while partnering with stakeholders to support responsible and compliant business decisions.
Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity under moderate supervision with latitude for independent judgment. Intermediate professional within field; requires a moderate to advanced skill set and proficiency in data science and analytics.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and evaluate moderately complex predictive models and advanced algorithms
Identify meaningful insights from large, complex data and metadata sources
Test hypotheses and models; analyze, interpret, and document results
Review input data, assumptions, and outcomes of models and analytical frameworks to assess potential risk and fairness considerations
Apply statistical analysis, modeling, and trend analysis to evaluate outcomes and provide actionable insights
Develop and code moderately complex software programs, algorithms, and automated analytical processes
Create data visualizations, dashboards, charts, and tables that support effective decision-making and risk monitoring
Develop understanding of best practices related to model governance, ethical AI, and responsible use of analytics
Collaborate with business partners, compliance, legal, and subject-matter experts to support analysis and risk mitigation
Provide clear written and verbal communication of analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership
Lead or contribute to small projects and team initiatives
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in exploratory data analysis, statistics, or related analytical work
Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computers Science, Engineering, or degrees in similar quantitative fields
Programming, data modeling, simulation, and applied mathematics skills
Proficiency in SQL, R, Python, SAS, or similar statistical programming languages
Experience with model development and lifecycle execution
Technical writing and data storytelling skills, with the ability to explain statistical concepts to diverse audiences
Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Working knowledge of procedures, instructions, and validation techniques
Ability to collaborate effectively and build working relationships across teams
Exercise sound judgment and discretion within defined procedures and practices
Problem Solving (Responds as problems and issues are identified)
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field
Experience supporting compliance, risk, or fair lending analytics in a financial services environment
Familiarity with fair lending or consumer protection laws (e.g., ECOA, FHA) and evaluating models or policies for potential bias
Experience assessing or validating models, including machine learning models, for fairness or governance considerations
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
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.
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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 (https://fa-etbx-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/nfcu/pages/employee-benefits) of the Navy Federal Career Site.
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