Principal Data Scientist

Company: First Command
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: March 31, 2025

Job Description:

How Will Your Role Impact First Command?The Principal Data Scientist will possess a deep understanding of data science principles, advanced analytical methods, and have a proven track record of leveraging data to drive business insights and strategies. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead complex projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.What will you do in this role?

• Lead the data science practice, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Develop and implement data science strategies that align with business objectives and drive measurable results.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science and machine learning.
• Design, develop, and deploy advanced data analytics, statistical models, and machine learning algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Analyze large and diverse datasets to extract actionable insights, identify trends, and support decision-making processes.
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of data used for analysis and modeling.
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines, workflows, and processes to support analytics and machine learning initiatives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate data-driven insights into business strategies.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, translating complex data concepts into clear and actionable insights.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning.Supervisory ResponsibilityNone initially - future supervisory for data scientist team may be required.What skills & qualifications do you need?Education
• Master's degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field required. PhD preferred.Work Experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data science, or a related field, with a proven track record of leading successful projects.
• 6+ years of experience with general-purpose programming language (e.g. Python, R, SQL).
• 6+ years of experience with big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Spark).
• 6+ years of experience with statistical analysis, machine learning, predictive modeling, and data mining techniques.
• 6+ years of experience with natural language processing (NLP) and deep learning techniques.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Expertise in applying a broad variety of statistical concepts to business problems and a strong sense of when to adapt/combine approaches to suit the problem at hand.
• Experience driving projects or programs that have had a proven impact on business strategy and performance through analytical skills.
• Experience advising, presenting to, and serving as a thought partner to leadership at all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency in programming languages and experience with big data technologies.
• Strong expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience with developing and deploying LLMs (Large Language Models).
• Experience with generative AI.
• Experience developing and deploying AI governance frameworks.
• Publications or contributions to the data science community (e.g., conferences, journals).
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and act tactically.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with a commitment to fostering a positive team culture.
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