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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Data Science and Analytics - **Company:** Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc. - **Location:** Fort Lee, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Databricks - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eedu.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/lang/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/202503864/apply/email?mode=location&utm_medium=%22mcloud%2Djobads%22&utm_campaign=&utm_content=Head%20of%20Data%20Science%20and%20Analytics&utm_term=202503864 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or related field, and 8+ years of relevant experience. * Excellent hands-on SQL, Python, and Databricks skills. Data Science experience within marketing including: + Attribution modeling + Audience segmentation, targeting and measurement + Campaign lift analysis + Predictive modeling + KPA forecasting and scenario planning + Funnel conversion analysis + Geo performance and market opportunity analysis + Marketing experimentation frameworks * Hybrid work schedule in Fort Lee, NJ * Strong leadership skills and successful outcomes as a people manager. * Intuitive business and analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate relevant information with attention to detail and accuracy to non-technical and senior leadership audiences. * Deep experience with successful statistical modeling, machine learning and other advanced analytics methods. * Proactive, results-driven, and have a proven track record of execution. * Structured thinker with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills: * Masters in a quantitative or related field (i.e., Data Science, Statistics, etc.). * Experience in a direct to consumer, financial service, or insurance sector(s). ## Description TRANZACT is looking for a hands-on data leader who thrives at the intersection of high-impact analytics, people development, and strategic influence to help shape the future of our data science organization by bringing deep technical mastery, a passion for mentorship, and a vision for what data can do when aligned with bold business goals. Your primary role will be to embed Data Science into the center of all our marketing and business decisions through a deep understanding of data science marketing, how our business works, where to find leverage and how to build a team around driving best in class marketing outcomes. This is a leadership role that manages both ad hoc analysis needs, but is primarily focused on identifying and executing high leverage opportunities. ABOUT THE TEAM Our TRANZACT Data Science and Analytics team is a dynamic and diverse group of practitioners who collaboratively support all our product categories and cross-functional stakeholders in the finance, marketing, sales, compliance, and account teams. DSA provides value-creating solutions across the entire sales funnel: from lead scoring and bidding, conversion propensity models, persistency forecasts; as well as strategic analysis on critical areas of the business. The team is based out of Fort Lee, NJ and reports into the SVP of Marketing Strategy and Analytics. Job Responsibilities * Help develop DSA team's project and roadmap in line with business objectives and strategic opportunities. * Lead and oversee a team of (5) data scientists and analysts to deliver best-in-class impactful models and analysis. * Day-to-day collaboration with cross-functional teams to understand evolving business needs and develop effective analytics solutions and models. * Execute on a model strategy roadmap to continuously improve accuracy and functionality of models and business outcomes. * Drive data science initiatives to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency through personalization and effective targeting. * Deliver on varied value-creating projects such as customer audience segmentation, propensity models, and dynamic bidding algorithms. * Be an SME and key producer of forecasting model development, production, and execution, in partnership with our Enterprise Data Management and Technology teams. * Prepare and deliver presentations summarizing key insights and conclusions, often to senior leaders. * Embrace and foster a curious growth and learning mindset for the entire team. * Support a collaborative, team-oriented and client-focused organization that's motivated by business and technical challenges. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [OLTP in the Lakehouse: Redefining Data for AI Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2038-oltp-in-the-lakehouse-redefining-data-for-ai-workloads) - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria)