Manager, Data Science

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We're on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We're changing. Because students need a better way.

We're looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students-and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It's where you're empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you-from physical and mental to financial and professional. You'll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We're obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking "why not?" when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

TITLE : Manager, Data Science

Duties : Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs, define project goals, and identify opportunities to leverage data science for business growth and optimization. Lead the end-to-end process of data science projects,

including data collection, cleaning, analysis, modeling, and visualization, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with data engineering teams to optimize data infrastructure, implement scalable data solutions, and ensure data integrity and security. Communicate data-driven insights, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, facilitating data-driven decision-making. Manage relationships with external vendors or partners, as needed, to support data science initiatives. Remote work permitted 2 days a week within a reasonable commuting distance of the New Castle, Delaware Office.

SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday

LOCATION: Sallie Mae Bank, 86 Christiana Road, Suite 86, New Castle, DE 19720

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Statistics, Statistics, or related field of study and four (4) years of experience as a Data Scientist, Statistical Modeler, Data Analyst, or related role where experience gained. Also requires four years of experience in the following:

• Scripting languages such as SQL, Python, and R;
• Statistical analysis, forecasting analysis;
• Visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau;
• Topic modelling and machine learning; and
• SAS;

Also requires:

• SAS certification such as SAS Certified Base Programmer, or SAS Certified Advanced Programmer

CONTACT: Send resume to and reference job title and location.

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Feeling your best helps you do your best:

Our benefits take care of the whole you-so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
• Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
• Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
• Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
• Career development and training opportunities

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