Director, Data Science

Position: (USA) Director, Data Science
Reference: R-2668785

Posted:

Location:

BENTONVILLE, AR, United States Salary: $130000 - $260000/year

Type:
Full time / Regular/Permanent Company:
Walmart Business Segment:
Home Office Role summary:
The (USA) Director, Data Science leads the development and deployment of advanced analytical models and data strategies to drive business value. This role requires expertise in machine learning, data management, and coding to design scalable solutions aligned with organizational objectives. The director oversees data quality, model validation, and cross-functional collaboration to translate complex data into actionable insights. By guiding teams and fostering innovation, this position ensures the effective application of data science to support strategic decision-making and operational excellence within the company.

About the team:
The TAXI team leads Walmart’s Tax Transformation and Modernization initiative and supports Walmart Claims, leveraging advanced data science and engineering. The team builds scalable platforms to improve tax determination, exemptions, analytics, and governance while enabling accurate and efficient tax operations enterprise-wide. For Claims, the team applies data science, machine learning, and advanced analytics to identify patterns, automate processes, improve decision-making, and drive operational efficiency.

Working closely with cross-functional partners, TAXI delivers reliable, sustainable solutions aligned with Walmart’s business and technology goals. What you'll do:

Lead the development and deployment of advanced data science solutions aligned with business strategies to drive measurable impact.

Oversee model design, validation, and continuous improvement using machine learning and statistical techniques.

Define data sourcing strategies, ensuring data quality and relevance for analytical initiatives.

Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business requirements into actionable data science projects.

Mentor and guide teams on feature engineering, automation, and analytical modeling best practices.

Drive data visualization efforts to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.

Establish and implement data strategy frameworks supporting scalability and sustainability of models.

What you'll bring:

Extensive experience in data science, machine learning algorithms, and feature engineering to develop scalable analytical solutions.

Proficiency in Python programming and automation to streamline data processes and model deployment.

Strong knowledge of data strategy, management, and quality standards to ensure reliable and actionable insights.

Ability to translate complex business requirements into effective data-driven strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Expertise in analytical modeling, model validation, and continuous improvement of predictive models.

Proven leadership skills to mentor teams, drive innovation, and foster collaboration across functions.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.

Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave…