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Job Description
Senior Director, Data Science Location:
Bay Area preferred, optional: Nashville, TN or Sterling, VA
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Director of Data Science leads enterprise data science strategy, delivery, and governance to drive measurable business impact. This role oversees teams building predictive, optimization, and generative models, partnering with cross-functional leaders to prioritize high-value use cases. The leader establishes enterprise best practices for model development, MLOps, and responsible AI, and ensures outcomes align with corporate goals, risk standards, and compliance. The role balances long-term platform investments with near-term initiatives, fosters talent development, and communicates complex insights clearly to executives. Success is measured by adoption, ROI, and operational reliability of data science solutions.
ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS/DUTIES
Own enterprise data science strategy and multi-year roadmap. Prioritize high-impact use cases with executive stakeholders. Oversee model lifecycle, from discovery to productionization. Establish enterprise level standards for MLOps and responsible AI governance. Develop talent, structure teams, and manage budgets. Communicate results and risks to senior leadership.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
Data Mining:
Applying techniques to extract patterns, relationships, and insights from structured and unstructured data.
Data Modeling:
Designing structured representations of data, including entities, relationships, and attributes, to support analysis and system design.
Data Visualization:
Presenting data through visual formats such as charts, graphs, maps, and dashboards to communicate insights and trends.
Experimental Design:
Designing and structuring experiments, including variable selection, control groups, and bias mitigation methods, to produce valid and reliable results.
Machine Learning:
Developing and applying machine learning models, including deep learning approaches, to generate predictions and classifications.
Predictive Modeling:
Building statistical and mathematical models using historical data to forecast outcomes and identify trends.
Business Intelligence Technologies:
Using tools and platforms to collect, process, analyze, and display data through reporting and dashboard solutions.
Programming Languages:
Writing and maintaining code to develop analytical models, scripts, and data-driven applications.
Mathematical Modeling:
Creating mathematical representations of real-world problems to support analysis and predictive insights.
Generative Artificial Intelligence:
Developing and applying generative models to create original outputs based on learned data patterns.
REQUIRED SOFT/LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Executive communication and storytelling with data. Stakeholder influence and strong cross-functional relationship building. Strategic planning and portfolio prioritization discipline. People leadership, coaching, and succession planning. Change management and adoption enablement.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Advanced degree in quantitative field or equivalent experience. 12+ years in data science or advanced analytics. 7+ years leading teams and complex programs. Proven delivery of measurable business outcomes.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Masters in statistics, computer science, or related discipline. Leadership experience in large, matrixed organizations. Track record scaling platforms and reusable assets.
PREFERRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Cloud certification in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Certification in ML or MLOps frameworks. Responsible AI or model risk management accreditation. Use this site to view the status of applications you've submitted and to take action on important tasks related to those applications. Asurion is a global tech solutions industry leader that creates a work culture where employees are valued, regardless of their level or position. Our products and services help nearly 300 million customers worldwide. The Asurion Way informs our values as colleagues and emphasizes that how we work matters just as much as the work itself. Here's how we practice the
Asurion Way:
Customer First We provide our customers with excellent service through empathetic, helpful, and simple interactions. Our first step? To listen. One Team We believe that our success depends on collaborating, staying humble, and embracing diverse viewpoints. Divine Discontent We're not afraid to roll up our sleeves and do more. We start small, scale with success, and tap into our full potential to deliver the best products and services. Act with Integrity We take ownership and pride in the work we do. We build trust-based relationships and do what's right-even when no one is looking. Asurion is an equal opportunity employer. We hire the best available person for the job regardless of marital status, sex, gender orientation, age, religious belief, race, nationality and ethnic origin, color, or disability.
