Principal Data Scientist West Bend, Wisconsin

West Bend, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 145000 - 180000

Posted on: 17-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Business Analytics

Job Summary

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Principal Data Scientist - why this role matters to you:

Work for Delta Defense the private company that provides Marketing Operations and Customer Service for the U.S. Concealed Carry Association. The USCCA safeguards life freedom and finances for responsible American protectors. Learn more about the USCCA at Principal Data Scientist youll lead the design and deployment of advanced analytics machine learning and AI solutions that directly enhance member services strengthen operational decision-making and drive responsible gun ownership awareness. This role combines high-level strategy with deep technical executionfew opportunities offer this level of meaningful socially relevant impact.

With modern platforms like Snowflake Sigma and Python plus hands-on use of generative AI LLMs and agentic AI frameworks youll be at the forefront of applied AI innovation. Youll have the freedom to experiment prototype and deploy solutions that push the boundaries of whats possible in our industry.

Principal Data Scientist - Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy:

Collaborate with the Director of Advanced Analytics to define and advance the data science vision and roadmap ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
Lead mentor and develop the data science team and external consultants to build a high-performing and collaborative practice.
Champion the adoption of best practices in machine learning MLOps model governance and AI safety.
Provide expert guidance and technical oversight on all data science projects and initiatives.
Fosters a culture of accountability professional development high performance and integrity.

Project Delivery and Business Partnership:

Partner with senior leaders across business units to identify strategic opportunities for AI and data science innovation.
Translate business problems into clear measurable and scalable data science solutions.
Oversee end-to-end project execution including scoping design development deployment and post-implementation support.
Communicate technical concepts and insights effectively to executive & non-technical audiences.

Technical Excellence and Innovation:

Design build and deploy robust machine learning and optimization models using Python SQL and Snowflake.
Implement and maintain automated MLOps pipelines for model training testing deployment and monitoring.
Lead the development of generative AI applications (e.g. LLM-based tools summarization recommendation engines) and agentic AI systems (e.g. multi-agent planning tool use frameworks).
Promote experimentation and continuous learning to stay ahead of emerging technologies and methodologies.

Governance and Enablement:

Ensure all models and AI systems meet standards for security compliance ethics and responsible AI.
Develop reusable tools templates and frameworks to accelerate delivery and reduce technical debt.
Collaborate with engineering analytics and IT teams to ensure cohesive platform architecture and infrastructure readiness.

Principal Data Scientist - Required Education Experience and Skills:

Masters degree or PhD in Data Science Machine Learning Computer Science Operations Research or a related field is required.
At least 7 years of experience developing and deploying data science solutions in business settings.
Proven leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to mentor and manage high-performing teams.
Expert proficiency in Python (NumPy Pandas scikit-learn PyTorch transformers) and advanced SQL.
Experience with modern data and compute platforms including Snowflake Databricks Spark and cloud services (AWS Azure GCP).
Strong track record of delivering business value through predictive modeling prescriptive analytics and AI system design.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and present effectively to executive leadership.
Demonstrates the Core Values of Delta Defense LLC.

This position is based at our corporate headquarters in West Bend Wisconsin. A hybrid arrangement with some remote work will be considered.

Target base salary range $145000 - $180000 based on experience. Eligible for company bonus plan.

Review benefits information and submit your application at: Delta Defense Careers

Why YOU should Work at Delta Defense!

We are a fun fast-paced and rewarding place to work and grow!
Nationally recognized in 2023 and 2024 as a Newsweek Top 100 Americas Most Loved Workplace
Top Workplaces USA award in 2022!
Named on Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list 14 years in a row!
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award 7 years in a row!
Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work award 6 years in a row!

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