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Principal Data Scientist, Bank Customer Protection Debit & Claims

McLean, VAFull-time$162k–$185k2026-08-10 → 2026-11-12
Visa sponsorship offered

Core

Build machine learning models for real-time decision systems to detect fraud, prevent scams, and improve claims processing for bank customers.

Role type

Principal Data Scientist (Fraud & Claims)

Builds

Real-time decision systems for customer protection and claims resolution

Domain

Financial Services / Fraud Detection / Claims Processing

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Machine learning, Python, SQL, AWS, Statistical modeling, Clustering, Classification, Time series analysis, Deep learning

Preferred skills

LLM application, Cross-functional project coordination, STEM PhD

Technologies

Python, Conda, AWS, H2O, Spark

Responsibilities

Build ML models through design, training, evaluation, validation, and implementation; Analyze historical transaction activity and account usage to detect fraud signals; Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver products; Translate technical complexity into business goals.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship