Accordion Vice President, Data Science & Strategy to combine data science and strategic thinking to transform business decision-making and drive growth. Lead AI assessment and strategy initiatives with direct leadership engagement.
Responsibilities
We're looking for a rare combination: a data scientist who thinks like a strategist and a strategist who speaks fluent data. You fall in love with problems and quantify complex situations using math. This isn't a role about building models in isolation—it's about transforming how a business makes decisions, identifies opportunities, and drives growth. You'll be equal parts analyst, advisor, and architect of our strategic direction.
You'll sit at the intersection of data and strategy, turning complex business challenges into quantifiable opportunities. This means diving deep into our numbers to surface insights that others miss, then translating those insights into actionable growth strategies. You'll work directly with leadership to shape major business decisions, from market expansion and pricing strategy to resource allocation and competitive positioning.
Qualification
The Strategic MindsetThe Technical DepthThe Translation LayerThe Business AcumenStrong foundation in statisticsIdeal Background
Required
The Strategic Mindset: You naturally think several moves ahead. You understand business models, competitive dynamics, and growth levers. You can walk into a room with executives and hold your own in discussions about market strategy, unit economics, and long-term planning. You've seen how businesses succeed and fail, and you know how to spot the difference.
The Technical Depth: You're genuinely strong in quantitative methods—statistics, predictive modeling, optimization, experimental design. You can wrangle messy data, build robust analyses, and know when a sophisticated model is needed versus when a simple calculation will do. Python, R, SQL are still in your wheelhouse.
The Translation Layer: You can explain complex analytical concepts to non-technical stakeholders without dumbing them down. You know how to build conviction around data-driven recommendations and can defend your methodology when challenged. You make the quantitative accessible and actionable.
The Business Acumen: You understand P&Ls, growth metrics, customer economics, and operational levers. You've worked closely enough with business teams to know what keeps them up at night and how your analyses can help them sleep better.
5+ years of experience in analytical roles with increasing strategic responsibility
Strong foundation in statistics, machine learning, and quantitative analysis
Demonstrated experience influencing business strategy through data
Track record of identifying and driving growth opportunities
Excellent communication skills with technical and executive audiences
Proficiency in modern data science tools and languages
Understanding of business finance and growth frameworks
