Senior Data Scientist at Navy Federal Credit Union

Vienna, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

141600.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Science, Machine Learning, Fraud Detection, Analytical Judgment, Model Evaluation, False Positives Minimization, PySpark, Python, SQL, Data Analysis, Model Performance Oversight, Data Storytelling, Technical Presentation, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Stakeholder Communication

Industry

Financial Services

Description

This role in Fraud Analytics Data Science team is responsible for designing, evaluating, and maintaining advanced analytical and machine learning solutions to detect and prevent Identity Theft fraud. This role focuses on improving fraud detection effectiveness while minimizing false positives, operational friction, and member impact. The position requires strong analytical judgment, end‑to‑end ownership of complex analyses, and close collaboration with cross‑functional partners. The role includes engagement with third‑party fraud vendors, focused on analytical validation and model performance oversight. This role analyze complex datasets for fraud patterns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendor to enhance fraud detection systems and communicate analytical insights to stakeholders and executive leadership. Principal‑level candidates will also be considered. 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. * FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025 * Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs * Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT * Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces * 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care * Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America * Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers * Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025 * Forbes® 2025 America’s Best Large Employers * Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads * Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers * 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence * Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025 * 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law. Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status. Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page [https://fa-etbx-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/nfcu/pages/employee-benefits] of the Navy Federal Career Site. Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process. Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Responsibilities

This role involves designing, evaluating, and maintaining advanced analytical and machine learning solutions specifically aimed at detecting and preventing Identity Theft fraud. Responsibilities include analyzing complex datasets for fraud patterns, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors, and communicating analytical insights to various stakeholders.