Director, Decision Science
Workiva
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Posted
Jan 03, 2026
Compensation
USD 177000 – 284000
Mission
What you will drive
- Define and own the multi-year Data Science and BI strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and quantifiable business outcomes
- Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of Data Scientists, BI Analysts, and BI Engineers, establishing a culture of innovation and operational excellence
- Act as primary analytic partner to business unit leaders to define and deliver high-impact data products, including predictive models and AI-powered self-service insights
- Drive agile delivery processes and oversee end-to-end predictive model lifecycle management from ideation through scalable deployment and optimization
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role drives Data Science and BI initiatives that influence decisions across the business, solving high-impact problems and embedding data science into core business operations to create measurable business impact.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- 8+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or related analytical fields, including 3+ years leading high-performing technical teams
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research)
- Experience in SaaS or B2B environments where data products enable go-to-market, customer success, or product strategy
- Hands-on experience deploying and operating ML models in production, including monitoring, optimization, and lifecycle management
Benefits
What's in it for you
Salary range in the US: $177,000.00 - $284,000.00
A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment
About
Inside Workiva
Workiva is a company that provides comprehensive security and privacy training to employees and supports flexible work arrangements from office or remote locations within their country of employment.