Job Description
Overview
Provide independent data science, machine learning, and analytical insights using member, financial, and organizational data to support mission critical decision making for various areas of the organization. Understand business needs and identify opportunities for new products, services, and process optimization to meet business objectives through the use of cutting-edge data science. Create descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models and insights to drive impact across the organization. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Intermediate professional within field; requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and evaluate moderately complex predictive models and advanced algorithms
Identifies meaningful insights from large data and metadata sources
Test hypotheses/models, analyze, and interpret results
Exercise sound judgment and discretion within defined procedures and practices
Develop and code moderately complex software programs, algorithms, and automated processes
Use modeling and trend analysis to analyze data and provide insights
Develop understanding of best practices and ethical AI
Transform data into charts, tables, or format that aids effective decision making
Build working relationships with team members and subject matter experts
Lead small projects and initiatives
Utilize effective written and verbal communication to document and present findings of analyses to a diverse audience of stakeholders
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in exploratory data analysis and predictive modeling
Proven experience with model development, A/B testing, and end-to-end model lifecycle execution
Solid foundation in statistics and machine learning techniques
Strong programming skills with experience in Python and SQL
Strong technical writing skills and ability to document methodologies, procedures, and validation techniques
Ability to translate complex findings into clear insights through data storytelling and technical presentation
Strong skills in presenting technical insights to non-technical audience
Strong research skills with the ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving to ambiguous business challenges
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and build strong relationships
Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and adaptability in dynamic environments
Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computers Science, Engineering, or degrees in similar quantitative fields
Desired Qualifications
Master's/PhD Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computers Science, or Engineering
Working experience in the financial industry
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Location: 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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.
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
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