Data Scientist
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.
About the role
Provide analytical insights by extracting data through machine learning, programming, data modeling, and advanced mathematics to recognize complex patterns and identify opportunities to drive impact across the organization. Develop an understanding of business needs and objectives through the use of basic descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models. Perform routine assignments with increasing scope and complexity while working under close supervision with some latitude for problem solving within existing data platforms and tools.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and evaluate basic/routine predictive models and algorithms with some complexity
- Analyze and interpret results with some complexity
- Exercise limited judgment and discretion within defined procedures and practices
- Develop and code basic software programs, algorithms, and automated processes
- Use modeling and trend analysis to analyze data
- Collaborate with team members and participate in team projects and initiatives
- Utilize effective written and verbal communication to document and present findings
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or degrees in similar quantitative fields
- 2-3 years of experience in exploratory data analysis
- Strong statistics background
- Data storytelling and visualization skills, with ability to translate complex data and analytical findings into clear actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
- Proven experience developing and optimizing automated reporting: dashboards, and visualizations in Tableau, Power BI, or Excel to communicate performance, trends, and business insights
- Proficiency in programming, data modeling, simulation, and mathematics
- Experience with SQL, R, Python, Hadoop, SAS, SPSS, Scala, AWS
- Model lifecycle execution
- Technical writing and data storytelling skills
- Research skills and interpersonal skills
- Model development and communication
- Critical thinking and collaboration
- Initiative with sound judgement
- Technical skills in big data analysis, coding, project management, and technical writing
- Problem-solving ability (responds as problems and issues are identified)
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location
- 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
- 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
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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