AVP, Machine Learning & Modeling

Vizient, Inc

Lead machine learning and modeling initiatives at Vizient. Drive data-informed decision-making and oversee data science teams.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeIrving • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $156,500 - $290,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Establish and maintain robust model governance frameworks, including documentation, version control, validation, and ongoing performance monitoring.
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, ML engineers, and quantitative analysts.
Collaborate with business leaders, IT, and analytics stakeholders to identify opportunities for data science applications that drive measurable business outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

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Hard Skills & Tools

machine learningdeep learningstatistical modelingregressiontime seriesNLPensemble methodsneural networksPythonSQL

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementmentoringcollaborationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingpresentation skillsteam buildingstrategic direction