Data Scientist, Specialist

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy automated adversarial testing services to identify vulnerabilities in Gen AI applications
• Lead and execute deep-dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decisions
• Develop complex queries and perform extensive programming to access, transform, and prepare data for statistical modeling
• Mentor and develop junior data scientists and analysts within the AI Center of Excellence
• Engage with internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into structured analytic approaches
• Design scalable data mining models and reporting protocols to identify trends in massive datasets
• Provide statistical consultation and guide research design and model validation for strategic initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data science, predictive analytics, or advanced statistical modeling
• Expertise in programming with Python, R, or SQL
• Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries such as Scikit-learn or TensorFlow
• Experience working in big data environments like Spark or Hadoop
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, data wrangling, and statistical techniques
• Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
• Experience applying modern data science techniques to solve complex business problems in marketing, economics, or operations

Benefits

• Comprehensive financial wellness programs and competitive compensation
• Physical wellness support including medical coverage and fitness resources
• Personal wellness resources including mental health support and generous paid time off
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including educational assistance and professional coaching

About the Company

Vanguard is a mission-driven organization dedicated to the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. Our AI Center of Excellence works on cutting-edge projects that enable AI practitioners to build products quickly and confidently, focusing on AI safety, evaluations, and advanced predictive analytics.