Vizient, Inc

AVP, Machine Learning & Modeling

Vizient, Inc

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: IrvingIllinoisTexasUnited States

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Salary

💰 $156,500 - $290,100 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and artificial intelligence solutions to drive data-informed decision-making across the enterprise.
  • Oversee teams of data scientists, modelers, and ML engineers to deliver innovative and scalable solutions that support strategic business objectives, operational excellence, and client value creation.
  • Serve as a key thought leader, guiding the organization’s data science strategy, ensuring model governance and compliance, and advancing the use of cutting-edge machine learning methodologies.
  • Provide strategic direction for the organization’s machine learning and modeling initiatives.
  • Develop and execute a roadmap for data-driven innovation aligned with corporate goals and emerging technologies in AI, predictive analytics, and optimization.
  • Oversee the design, development, and validation of statistical, econometric, and machine learning models that support forecasting, risk assessment, operational efficiency, and client performance improvement.
  • Ensure model accuracy, interpretability, and ethical use of data.
  • Establish and maintain robust model governance frameworks, including documentation, version control, validation, and ongoing performance monitoring.
  • Partner with risk management and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards.
  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, ML engineers, and quantitative analysts.

Requirements

  • Bachelors or Masters or Doctorate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field preferred
  • Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling techniques (e.g., regression, time series, NLP, ensemble methods, neural networks).
  • Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and with cloud-based AI/ML platforms (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Databricks, etc.)
  • Knowledge of ML Ops, model governance, and lifecycle management best practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into analytical frameworks and deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex findings to non-technical audiences.
  • Proven experience building and leading high-performing data science teams in a large, matrixed organization.
  • Familiarity with healthcare, financial, or operational analytics.
Benefits
  • comprehensive benefits plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningdeep learningstatistical modelingregressiontime seriesnatural language processingensemble methodsneural networksdata-driven innovationmodel governance
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementmentoringstrategic directionanalytical thinkingteam collaborationproblem-solvingpresentation skillsclient value creation