
AVP, Analytics & Data Science
Walker & Dunlop
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $170,000 - $185,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and scale our Analytics and Data Science functions within the Data organization
- Empower high-performing teams across Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Data Science to deliver insights that drive measurable business outcomes
- Partner closely with Data Engineering, Product, and Business leaders
- Embed data-driven decision-making into the core of the enterprise
- Define and articulate the technical and strategic vision for Analytics and Data Science
- Oversee the development and deployment of advanced analytics, predictive models, experimentation frameworks, and business intelligence solutions
- Lead, mentor, and develop Analytics and Data Science leaders
- Ensure transparency in priorities, progress, and outcomes
- Establish and uphold high standards for analytics quality, governance, KPIs, best practices, and service-level expectations
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Applied Data Science
- 5+ years leading multiple teams
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering)
- Proven experience defining and executing analytics strategies aligned to business priorities
- Demonstrated success recruiting, mentoring, and developing high-performing Analytics and Data Science teams
- Experience working with Data Engineering teams in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-based analytical databases (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, SQL Server)
- Industry experience in Real Estate, Financial Services, or Capital Markets preferred
- Deep expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data modeling
- Strong proficiency in business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Advanced knowledge of SQL, Python, and end-to-end analytics workflows
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategic analytics initiatives that deliver measurable business improvements
- Experience operating effectively within both fast-moving teams and large, complex organizations
- Working knowledge of Data Governance, Data Quality Management, and Machine Learning lifecycle management standards
- Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance technical documentation, software development, and testing processes
Benefits
- Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
- Competitive dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) + match
- Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
- A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
- Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
- Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Career development opportunities
- Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Data AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceApplied Data ScienceStatistical AnalysisMachine LearningData ModelingSQLPythonAnalytics WorkflowsPredictive Models
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringTeam DevelopmentStrategic VisionCommunicationCollaborationTransparencyDecision-MakingRecruitingProblem-Solving