Manager II, Data Science – CECL Modeling

Navy Federal Credit Union

Manager II, Data Science at Navy Federal Credit Union responsible for CECL predictive models and data-driven solutions. Leading teams to achieve strategic business objectives and model governance.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,100 - $206,450 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for developing and deploying CECL predictive models, advanced analytics, and advanced statistical techniques, solutions and actionable insights that deliver business impact.
Develops strategic priorities, shapes analytical approaches, ensures model quality and performance and ensures alignment with corporate initiatives and goals.
Manage daily activities of professional employees.
Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
College/university degree and 7+ years work experience in credit risk modeling, loss forecasting, reserve modeling, financial services analytics, or related quantitative discipline
3+ years of people leadership experience managing quantitative analysts, data scientists, or model developers.
Strong ability to create an environment that emphasizes data-driven decision-making across an organization, empowering teams to leverage analytical insights effectively
In-depth knowledge of data science tools and technologies (e.g., Python, R, SQL, SAS) to guide team workflows and methodologies
Strong presentation and storytelling skills to distill complex models and predictions into understandable insights for diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders
Skill in establishing clear metrics and performance indicators to monitor the effectiveness of data science projects and ensure alignment with business outcomes
Strong ability to manage multiple teams, ensuring alignment and cohesion in achieving objectives
Expertise in managing projects from conception to execution, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
Ability to analyze diverse data and identify trends to inform decision-making and strategic planning
Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex ideas and strategies to various audiences
Flexibility to adapt strategies and processes in response to evolving business conditions or challenges
Commitment to fostering team growth through training, feedback, and recognizing achievements

Benefits

Comp & perks

TalentQuest employee referral program
Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

credit risk modelingloss forecastingreserve modelingfinancial services analyticsdata-driven decision-makingdata analysisproject managementperformance indicatorsadvanced statistical techniquespredictive modeling

Soft Skills

people leadershippresentation skillsstorytellingcommunication skillsteam managementflexibilitystrategic planningempowering teamsanalytical insightsfostering team growth