Principal Data Scientist – LLM/Agentic AI Experience

Navy Federal Credit Union

Data Scientist providing independent AI, machine learning, and analytical insights for Real Estate Lending. Utilize financial and organizational data for mission-critical decision-making.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $114,500 - $179,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI and machine learning, with a strong focus on model development, data analysis, and technical presentation. Capable of mentoring staff and driving operational efficiencies through advanced data science techniques.

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AI/LLM And Agent DevelopmentMachine LearningSQLPython/PysparkData Storytelling

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Hard Skills

StatisticsData MiningData AuditingData VisualizationData ModelingAdvanced MathematicsModel DevelopmentTechnical WritingResearch SkillsSimulation

Soft Skills

MentoringIndependent JudgmentAnalytical InsightsCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSHadoopDatabricksAzure EnvironmentPower BIGithubAPIsCopilot Studio

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Data ScienceMaster's/PhD Degree In Data Science

Industry Keywords

Real Estate LendingData ScienceFinancial DataOrganizational DataMember Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureHadoopPySparkPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide independent AI, machine learning, and analytical insights using member, financial, and organizational data to support mission critical decision making for Real Estate Lending (REL) Department.
Understand business needs and identify opportunities for enhancing member experience and improving internal operations/efficiencies to meet business objectives through the use of cutting-edge AI/data science.
Create descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models, insights, and AI agents to drive impact across REL and NFCU.
Regarded as an advanced professional in the AI/data science field.
Conduct complex work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Mentor lower level staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience with requisite competencies
Complete knowledge and full understanding of specialization
Statistics, machine learning, data mining, data auditing, aggregation, reconciliation, and visualization
AI/LLM and agent development experience (prompt engineering, RAG architectures, vector databases, embeddings, AI guardrails, LLM evaluations, fine-tuning fundamentals)
Programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics
SQL, R, Python/Pyspark, Hadoop, SAS, AWS, Github, APIs
Databricks, Azure Environment (AI Foundry), Copilot Studio, Power BI
Technical writing
Model development and lifecycle execution
Data storytelling and technical presentation skills
Research Skills
Advanced knowledge of procedures, instructions and validation techniques
Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar quantitative fields
Desired Qualifications: Master's/PhD Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks