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# Data Scientist, Specialist

- **Company:** Vanguard
- **Location:** Malvern, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Big Data, Computer Programming, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Model Validation, Data Analytics, Data Inconsistencies
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2953249094-2

## About the Role

* Minimum of five years related work experience in analytical roles. Experience with data wrangling required - Programming skills to access, transform and prepare large scale data for statistical modeling. Experience utilizing statistical and machine learning methods required.
 * Undergraduate degree in Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related analytical field of study or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Special Factors

## Description

hackajob is collaborating with Vanguard to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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.

Core Responsibilities

 1. Develops complex queries and performs extensive programming to access, transform, and prepare data for statistical modeling.

 2. 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.

 3. Identifies and diagnoses data inconsistencies and errors, documents data assumptions, and forages to fill data gaps.

 4. 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.

 5. 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.

 6. Prepares and delivers insight presentations and action recommendations. Communicates complex analytical findings and implications to business leaders.

 7. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.


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