Azure, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, Microsoft Office suites, Python Programming, R Programming, SAS, Stata
Why should you join our team?
American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams.
Benefits offered by American AgCredit:
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Director of Data Science provides strategic input, leads, and coordinates the Association’s data science and machine learning efforts to deliver meaningful data-driven business insights and improved decision making. Oversees and manages the Data Science team responsible for developing, testing, and, when applicable, operationalizing advanced analytic solutions to support the Association’s data-driven strategy. The Director of Data Science will lead and organize special studies on identified opportunities as well as targeted portfolio risks to apply quantitative and optimization techniques to solve highly complex work critical to improving business performance. This role requires strong leadership skills, robust and creative problem-solving skills, as well as strategic thinking to enable the generation of the most effective analytics solutions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
LEVELS OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:
Supervises Data Scientist(s) within the Strategy department and provides oversight to designated citizen data scientists in other departments. Works under the general direction of the Head of Data Management & Analytics.
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Must have the ability to perform basic office tasks and work in a typical office setting. Employee will be sitting for extended periods of time and accomplishing work at a desk and work at a computer for an extended period. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to adequately convey ideas and work well with a team. Ability to talk and hear, sit and use their hands and fingers, and reach in all directions is essential in performance of the job. Some lifting and moving of items up to 25 pounds required. Work during established business hours and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Travel required.
FULL-TIME REMOTE:
These roles and job functions can be done remotely, while maintaining our strong commitment to customer service and our business goals. Employees are welcome to come to an office to work if needed, and some travel for team meetings will be required.
PAY RANGE:
Minimum - $143,900.00 Max - $207,200.00
This range is reflective of the national salary average for this position and will be adjusted using geographic variance for physical location of the hired candidate. American AgCredit may compensate outside of the salary range for bona fide reasons not related to membership in a protected class.
All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.
American AgCredit provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. American AgCredit prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at jobs@agloan.com.
American AgCredit partners with agriculture and rural customers throughout California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Kansas, and Oklahoma to produce food, feed, fiber and so much more for a growing world. Part of the Farm Credit System, American AgCredit is a member-owned cooperative and a leading provider of financial services, insurance products, and resources to meet the needs of our customers.