<h1>Senior Data Scientist (Internal Audit Model & AI Risk)</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Vienna, VA, United States; Hybrid</p><p><i><strong>Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.</strong></i><br /> </p><p> </p><p>Navy Federals Internal Audit team is in the midst of an exciting transformational journey to become a best-in-class Audit function! It is our vision to be a preferred advisor to the business by building and cultivating trust through the consistent execution of high-quality and risk-focused audit and advisory work. We’re focused on implementing efficient processes, maximizing our use of technology, integrating data analytics into everything we do, and investing in our biggest asset, our people. If this sounds like the type of team you’d like to be a part of, then we want to learn more about you!</p><p> </p><p>Support Internal Audit’s evaluation of model and artificial intelligence (AI) risk and governance frameworks and their ability to mitigate risk at the individual implementation and aggregate levels. Conduct reviews of complex data science and machine learning models across the organization through audit engagements and technical reviews of models. Serve as a subject matter expert to Internal Audit staff, senior management and business partners on end-to-end life-cycle management of model development, implementation, ongoing monitoring, regulatory expectations, and industry modeling practices. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Intermediate professional within field; requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. </p><p> </p><p>Provide independent assurance through assessments of complex data science, machine learning, generative AI, and agentic AI capabilities across the organization through audit engagements and other technical reviews. Evaluate relevant ecosystems by assessing governance frameworks, risk management practices, AI/model lifecycle controls, the effectiveness of oversight activities across the first and second lines of defense, and the complexity, uncertainty, transparency, and operational risks associated with advanced analytical and AI-enabled solutions. Serve as a subject matter expert to Internal Audit staff, senior management, and business partners on end-to-end lifecycle management of AI/model development, implementation, ongoing monitoring, regulatory expectations, and industry practices. Conduct and manage work assignments of increasing complexity under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Intermediate professional within field; requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline.</p><p> </p><p><i>This position is eligible for the TalentQuest employee referral program. If an employee referred you for this job, please apply using the system-generated link that was sent to you.</i></p><h3>About Us</h3><p></p> <p>Navy Federal provides much more than a job. 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We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.</p> <p><b>Bank Secrecy Act:</b> Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.</p>Support Internal Audit’s evaluation of model and artificial intelligence (AI) risk and governance frameworks and their ability to mitigate risk at the individual implementation and aggregate levels.