Use organizational data to build predictive solutions and optimize marketing channel performance with advanced, largely unsupervised analytics.

Direct existing principles and guide development of new policies
Deliver innovative solutions using exploratory data analysis across complex, high-dimensional datasets
Spot opportunities, define business questions, and uncover valuable insights
Formulate and test hypotheses; analyze and interpret results
Develop and code the most complex software programs, algorithms, and automated processes
Translate complex business and technical needs into technology objectives
Document and present analytical findings using effective written and verbal communication to support critical decisions
Serve as a recognized subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor for highly complex work
Maintain and foster strong working relationships with team members, subject matter experts, and senior leaders
Research and apply new best practices, including ethical AI practices
Advise senior leaders with analytical insights and solutions to solve business problems
May lead complex technical projects and initiatives with significant impact
Lead development and enhancement of practices, procedures, and instructions
Act as a lead technical resource for other team members
Mentor and support leading lower levels

10+ years of relevant experience
In-depth professional knowledge, acumen, and concepts; requires a specialized skill set
Solid understanding of business dynamics and strategy
Expertise across statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, trend analysis, visualization, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns
Proficiency with SQL, R, Python, Hadoop, SAS, SPSS, Scala, AWS
Project Management skills
Model lifecycle execution
Technical writing; data storytelling and technical presentation skills
Research skills, interpersonal skills, and mentoring
Communication, critical thinking, and thought leadership
Initiative with sound judgment
Technical capabilities (Big Data Analysis, coding, project management, technical writing, etc.)
Independent judgment (extensive experience)
Problem solving that recognizes potential issues and risks for long-term implications
Master’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar quantitative field

Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher or lower grade level based on business need
An assessment may be required to compete for this position
Job postings may close early or extend beyond the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume
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Address: 820 Follin Ln, Vienna, VA 22180

Senior Principal Data Scientist (Marketing Channel Optimization)

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