Director, Data Science

Job Description

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands includes in-house financing and servicing through Bridgecrest, which is one of the country’s leading financial servicing providers.

Bridgecrest services roughly $17 billion in finance receivables for DriveTime and other third parties. We service auto loans across a wide credit spectrum with the intent of creating a strong path to vehicle ownership for our customers.

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

In short, as the Director of Data Science you will lead a team of Data Scientists responsible for advanced analytical solutions that include predictive analytics, machine learning, simulation, and optimization techniques to that generate strategic insights and enable more effective business solutions.

You will utilize technical acumen and in-depth understanding of business processes and practices to collaborate with our business operations in the creation and execution of operational and strategic plans.

In addition, this role collaborates with IT, Business Intelligence and other areas to build major improvements to analytical processes and systems.

In long, the Director of Data Science is responsible for :

• Advising Senior Leadership on the development of data science solutions that enhance the company’s long-term business strategies.
• Overseeing the creation of machine learning models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, validation, and implementation.
• Maintaining relationships with academic and industry thought leaders to ensure the enterprise has access to cutting-edge thinking and technologies.
• Collaborating with other analytical leaders to fulfill the strategic direction of the business through data and information exploration, research of emerging technologies and analytical techniques, and long-term defined / project specific strategic assignments.
• Partnering with enterprise analytical and IT teams to build DriveTime’s core capabilities and processes.
• Identifying additional resource needs ranging from IT investments, 3rd party support or additional analysts.
• Understanding the business direction, environment and strategies, to identify and recommend solutions that influence decision makers and drive change.
• Directing the design and construction of large and complex data sets from large amounts of structured and unstructured data (internal and external) to enable analytical solutions.
• Building and leading a high performing team of experts in advanced analytics. Develops team reputation as highly skilled experts in the field of data science.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.
• Intellectual curiosity. Why? What? How? Do you find yourself always wanting to learn more and broaden your knowledge base?

If so, this could be the role for you.

• Creative problem solving. You are always looking beyond the obvious for continuous improvement.
• Strong business acumen. Ability to collaborate and influence business operation in the development of strategies supported by advance analytical solutions.
• Customer Focused. You embrace the business problem-solving process of analyzing but also share our passion to do the right thing.

You know it’s about making the right decision for our customers.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills . Friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business.
• Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together.

The Specifics.

• Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, or related "STEM" field OR 8 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 8 or more years of experience in predictive modeling, large data analysis and computer science.
• 3 or more years of direct management experience.
• Experience in stochastic modeling, machine learning, and other advanced mathematical techniques (e.g., neural nets, simulation, graph analysis).
• A strong track record of communicating results, insights, and technical solutions to Senior Executives.

Dice

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
• But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well money matters!
• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays. Not just lip service : we work hard, to play hard.
• Company Driver. It’s one of the coolest perks of being who we are! We’ve got your insurance, maintenance, and cost of vehicle covered;

you just keep gas in the tank.

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this : 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here.

We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others;

Comparably Awards : Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime.

Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!