Data Scientist Lead - Model Development

USAA

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Location
Plano, Texas, United States
Posted
June 08, 2026

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Data Scientist Lead will work closely with the Data Science Director to ensure that AI/ML modeling solutions are successfully developed and implemented. This will involve supervising multiple projects/initiatives, providing technical expertise, ensuring quality results, and mentor and leading Senior and Junior Data Scientists.

Through cross-team collaboration, the lead works to understand business problems to formulate and coordinate AI/ML solutions in the Consumer Lending, Bank Operations, and Automation space. A Lead Data Scientist is expected to have a consulting mentality and be a subject matter expert in model building, communication, and leadership.

This role is remote eligible in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. However, individuals residing within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office will be expected to work on-site four days per week.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

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