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# Principal - Analytical and Automation Solutions

- **Company:** Bread Financial
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $133,500.0 - $278,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Text Analysis
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4e3e6f8876511a93

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
 * 10+ years of experience delivering and defining advanced analytical and automation solutions across complex, cross-domain environments.
 * Experience includes solving ambiguous problems using advanced analytics, machine learning, NLP, and automation frameworks, and shaping solution architectures across technologies.
 * Demonstrated expertise in selecting appropriate methodologies (ML modeling, text analytics, RPA orchestration).
 * Experience with GenAI capabilities (LLM strategy, enterprise use cases) is expected. Recognized internal or external subject matter expert in analytical and automation domains., * Deep expertise in GenAI, ML, and RPA; recognized subject matter expertise., * Analytical Analysis
 * Problem Formulation
 * Automation Framework Design
 * Solution Planning
 * Stakeholder Influence
 * Innovation

## Description

The Principal - Analytical and Automation Solutions defines and drives advanced analytical and automation solutions across complex, cross-domain use cases. Provides expert-level capability in shaping solution approaches, solving highly ambiguous business problems, influencing strategic decisions, and advancing enterprise capability. Drives innovation, optimization, and long-term value creation across solution portfolios while ensuring alignment to business strategy and operational priorities., * Define solution frameworks and advanced approaches for complex analytical and automation initiatives. - (20%)

 * Lead the design and delivery of solutions across multiple, cross-domain use cases and solution portfolios. - (15%)
 * Solve highly complex business and technical problems, evaluating tradeoffs and long-term implications. - (15%)
 * Shape and influence solution strategy, approach, and prioritization across initiatives. - (15%)
 * Drive enterprise-level alignment on solution direction, standards, and delivery expectations. - (10%)
 * Oversee solution portfolios to ensure scalability, sustainability, and long-term effectiveness. - (10%)
 * Advance automation and AI capabilities through innovation, optimization, and adoption of new approaches. - (5%)
 * Influence stakeholders at senior levels to align on priorities, investments, and strategic outcomes. - (5%)
 * Mentor and provide technical leadership to team members; elevate overall solution capability and maturity. - (5%)


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