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Senior Data Scientist (Lending Analytics)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 May 2026

About the role

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.

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Design, develop, and evaluate moderately complex predictive models and advanced algorithms
Partner within the organization and across the enterprise in support of completion of model development and annual financial planning activities
Develop, maintain, and manage reporting, dashboards, data models and analytical results Identifies meaningful insights from large data and metadata sources
Experience with Linear Regression and/or Time Series modeling including originations or losses for heavily regulated processes desired
Retrieve, analyze and validate data and interpret results; 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

3-5 years of experience in exploratory data analysis
Strong understanding of business and operating environment
Statistics, data mining, aggregation, reconciliation and visualization
Programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics
SQL, R, Python, Hadoop, SAS, SPSS, Scala, AWS
Tableau, Power BI or related data visualization tools
Model lifecycle execution
Technical writing
Data storytelling and technical presentation skills
Research Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Working knowledge of procedures, instructions, and validation techniques
Model Development
Communication
Critical Thinking
Collaborate and Build Relationships
Initiative with sound judgement
Technical (Big Data Analysis, Coding, Project Management, Technical Writing, etc.)
Sound Judgment
Problem Solving (Responds as problems and issues are identified)
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

Additional Information

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location:

820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526

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.