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# Senior AI/ML Scientist

- **Company:** Vanguard
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Computer Programming, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, Tensorflow, Software Safety, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Data Processing, Apache Spark, Model Validation, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Inconsistencies, Data Pipelines, Software Library
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** http://www.vanguardjobs.com/job/23394306/senior-ai-ml-scientist-dallas-tx/?utm_medium=%22mcloud%2Djobads%22&utm_campaign=Data%20%26%20Analytics&utm_content=Senior%20AI%2FML%20Scientist&utm_term=178070

## About the Role

* Minimum 5 years of experience in data science, predictive analytics, or advanced statistical modeling roles
 * Expertise in programming with Python, R, or SQL; hands-on experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow); strong understanding of data pipelines, data wrangling, and statistical techniques; experience in big data environments (Spark/Hadoop); familiarity with visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
 * Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science, or a Master's degree/Diploma in a related quantitative field

Special Factors

## Description

We're the AI Center of Excellence within the Chief Data and Analytics Office. We work on projects that enable AI practitioners build AI products quickly and confidently. We work on many open problems around AI safety and evaluations. One way that we do so is by finding vulnerabilities in Gen AI applications with an automated adversarial testing service. We're looking for people who are technically sharp and effective communicators to help design and deploy this service. This role leads and executes deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making, while mentoring junior data scientists and analysts, and applying advanced data science and big data mining techniques to uncover trends, inform strategic initiatives, and drive innovation across diverse business functions., * Develops complex queries and performs extensive programming to access, transform, and prepare data for statistical modeling.

 * Leads and executes deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making. Mentors and develops junior data scientists and analysts.
 * Identifies and diagnoses data inconsistencies and errors, documents data assumptions, and forages to fill data gaps.
 * Engages with internal stakeholders to understand and probe business processes in order to develop hypotheses. Brings structure to requests and translates requirements into an analytic approach.
 * Guides test design, research design, and model validation. Provides statistical consultation services. Serves as the analytics expert on cross functional teams for large strategic initiatives and contributes to the growth of the Vanguard analytic community.
 * Prepares and delivers insight presentations and action recommendations. Communicates complex analytical findings and implications to business leaders.
 * Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
 * Designs scalable data mining models and reporting protocols to identify trends and patterns in massive datasets.
 * Applies modern and emerging data science techniques to solve business problems across functions such as marketing, economics, and operations.
 * Contributes to the advancement of analytics through exploratory research and application of cutting-edge statistical theory.


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