Vice President, People Analytics Data Science Greater Minneapolis, MN Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of People Analytics Data Science to lead a team of researchers and data scientists in generating actionable workforce insights. Responsibilities include coaching and developing team members, setting priorities, and partnering with HR and business stakeholders to address strategic workforce questions. The role will lead complex research and analytics initiatives, translate findings into clear recommendations for senior leaders, and uphold rigorous, reproducible methods. It will also guide the development and automation of scalable analytical workflows, reusable tools, and production-ready models, while establishing strong governance and quality practices. Candidates should have at least eight years of applied experience in data science, advanced analytics, quantitative research, or a related field, along with experience leading and developing technical professionals. A master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline is required. Applicants should demonstrate end-to-end leadership of complex analytical projects, proficiency in Python and/or R, experience using SQL with large datasets, and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences. Experience with workforce data, cloud analytics platforms, production machine learning, program evaluation, or external research and benchmarking is preferred.

Hiring Company

U.S. Bank