Lead Data Scientist GenAI, Financial Planning & Analysis - Strategic Analytics

In this role, you will work as an AI and Data Science Engineer III on Deloitte’s Strategic Analytics team within the Finance Financial Planning and Analysis organization. The team supports executive leaders and finance and operational stakeholders with cloud-based analytics, data science, artificial intelligence, and strategic problem-solving, including generative AI initiatives aimed at creating value across the organization and for clients. You will translate business priorities into technical solutions and deliver actionable insights.

Location: Dallas, TX (onsite). Salary range: USD 102,500 - 188,900 per year.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and deploy artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics solutions for business stakeholders
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines, application programming interfaces, and model deployment workflows in cloud environments
• Partner with finance, strategy, and operational teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and actionable insights
• Support generative artificial intelligence use cases, prototypes, and production-ready products aligned to strategic priorities
• Monitor solution performance, maintain technical documentation, and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and adoption

Technologies you may work with

• Python
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Relational or distributed data platforms

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in data science, machine learning engineering, data engineering, or software engineering
• 3+ years of experience developing solutions using Python
• 2+ years of experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP
• 2+ years of experience using SQL and working with relational or distributed data platforms
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field
• Travel 0-10% on average based on work, clients, and served industries/sectors
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field
• Experience developing generative artificial intelligence or large language model solutions
• Experience with machine learning operations tooling and model deployment frameworks
• Experience building application programming interfaces or production data products
• Experience supporting finance, financial planning and analysis, or enterprise strategy use cases
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI

Incentive

• You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program

Team context

Strategic Analytics combines cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, strategic problem-solving, and institutional knowledge to deliver insights that inform critical business decisions and support the firm’s growth. Generative artificial intelligence is a key strategic priority for the team, with a strong focus on developing products and solutions that can create value across the organization and for clients. In this role, you contribute to high-impact initiatives that advance innovation and business transformation.

Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field.