Senior Data Scientist (Member Analytics & Strategy)

ers, identify growth opportunities, and anticipate member needs. Perform work assignments of increasing complexity under moderate supervision, exercising sound independent judgment. Serve as an experienced professional within the field, applying a strong, well‑developed skill set and proficiency in data science and analytics methodologies.

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Responsibilities

• Design and develop analytical solutions, segmentation logic, and moderately complex algorithms to support member analytics and enterprise decision‑making

• Identify meaningful insights from large, complex member, financial, and organizational data and metadata sources

• Apply analytical techniques, trend analysis, and exploratory methods to interpret data and generate actionable insights

• Exercise sound judgment and discretion within defined procedures and practices, applying independent analytical reasoning

• Use analytical modeling and trend analysis to assess patterns in member behavior, performance, and outcomes

• Apply and promote best practices related to responsible analytics and ethical use of data and AI

• Transform complex analytical results into clear charts, tables, and data products that support effective decision‑making

• Build strong working relationships with team members, business partners, and subject matter experts

• Lead potentially high‑impact projects or workstreams, contributing technical direction and analytical expertise

• Communicate findings through effective written and verbal documentation and presentations to a diverse set of stakeholders, including senior leadership or executive level

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in exploratory data analysis

• Advanced understanding of business and operating environment

• Knowledge of statistics, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics

• Experience with large data environments and modern analytical tools.

• Experience with model lifecycle execution, including model development, testing, and validation

• Experience presenting analytical findings and insights to audiences with varying technical backgrounds

• Strong data storytelling and technical presentation skills, including experience creating presentation materials in PowerPoint.

• Experience documenting analytical work, technical documentation, and drafting SOPs

• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across technical and business teams

• Strong problem solving skills and sound judgment when responding to issues and opportunities

• Technical skills including big data analysis, coding, project management, and technical writing

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field

Desired Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar quantitative discipline

• Experience working in consulting or highly cross-functional analytical environments

• Experience owning analytical projects or leading small analytical initiatives

• Experience working in cloud or distributed data environments

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

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