National Debt Relief (NDR) is seeking a highly technical and hands-on Vice President of Data and ML/AI to lead the strategy, execution, and evolution of our enterprise data and artificial intelligence ecosystem. This role will oversee the enterprise data warehouse, data engineering, analytics platforms, governance, machine learning operations, and applied AI. The VP will ensure that NDR’s data foundation, data science and AI capabilities are reliable, scalable, and business-aligned, while fostering innovation and enabling the company to harness data as a competitive advantage.
The VP of Data and ML/AI will partner closely with executive leadership to deliver governed, trusted data products and applied AI solutions that drive growth, operational efficiency, and client success. This role requires deep expertise in Snowflake, data engineering, and MLOps workflows, along with strong business acumen and the ability to align technical execution with enterprise priorities.

• Define and lead NDR’s enterprise data and AI/ML strategy, spanning data engineering, analytics enablement, governance, machine learning operations, data science, and applied AI.
• Ensure best-in-class data infrastructure through Snowflake and modern data stack tools, delivering scalable, secure, and high-quality enterprise data.
• Own enterprise data governance, access, and security, including role-based controls, data quality frameworks, and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Drive adoption and enablement of analytics platforms and curated self-service data models for data users across the enterprise.
• Establish and maintain MLOps practices for deploying, monitoring, retraining, and governing machine learning models in batch and API contexts.
• Guide the applied AI and data science functions to ensure initiatives are designed, deployed, and maintained with measurable business impact.
• Partner with analytics leaders and business stakeholders to align data, AI, and platform strategies with enterprise goals.
• Define and standardize the enterprise data model, metrics, and documentation to ensure clarity, reusability, and alignment across functions.
• Lead and develop a multi-level technical organization, cultivating strong engineering and AI expertise while advancing professional growth.
• Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Stay ahead of trends in cloud data engineering, MLOps, and AI adoption, and guide NDR in responsibly scaling AI-powered capabilities.

Education/Experience:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Statistics, or a related field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics platforms, or applied data science, with at least 6 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven expertise building and managing enterprise-scale data ecosystems in Snowflake.
• Experience leading functions across data engineering, analytics enablement, governance, and ML/AI.
• Demonstrated success deploying and scaling MLOps frameworks and managing ML/AI solutions in production environments.
• Prior experience in financial services, fintech, or consumer-facing industries strongly preferred.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

 

• Hands-on expertise in Snowflake, SQL, Python, and modern data stack tools (dbt, Fivetran, Dagster).
• Deep knowledge of enterprise data architecture, pipelines, and governance practices.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, model evaluation, and lifecycle management, with ability to guide deployments even if not building models directly.
• Proven track record implementing MLOps for scalable, monitored, and governed model deployments.
• Familiarity with BI and analytics platforms (Sigma, Tableau, Power BI) and integration with enterprise data pipelines.
• Strong executive presence with ability to engage both technical and business leaders, including at the board level.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with demonstrated success developing multi-level technical organizations.
• Ability to translate technical depth into business outcomes, aligning data and AI execution with strategic priorities.
• Strong project and change management expertise, with ability to drive enterprise-wide adoption of analytics.

 

 

National Debt Relief Role Qualifications:

• Computer competency and ability to work with a computer.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality expected, ready to report to work on a consistent basis.
• Attain and maintain high performance expectations on a monthly basis.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Use and navigate multiple computer systems with exceptional multi-tasking skills.
• Remain calm and professional during difficult discussions.
• Take constructive feedback.
• Available for full-time position, overtime eligible if classified non-exempt.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for each position across the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This good faith pay range is provided in compliance with NYC law and the laws of other jurisdictions that may require a salary range in job postings. The salary for this position is $248,500 - $286,000 annually.

 

 

National Debt Relief was founded in 2009 with the goal of helping an expanding number of consumers deal with overwhelming debt. We are one of the most-trusted and best-rated consumer debt relief providers in the United States. As a leading debt settlement organization, we have helped over 450,000 people settle over $10 billion of debt, while empowering them to lead a healthier financial lifestyle and feel free to live their best life. At National Debt Relief, we treat our clients like real people. Our purpose is to elevate, empower, and transform their lives.

 

Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, our goal is to help individuals and families get out of debt with the least possible cost through conducting financial consultations, educating the consumer and recommending the appropriate solution. We become our clients' number one advocate to help them reestablish financial stability as quickly as possible.

National Debt Relief is a team-oriented environment full of rewards and growth opportunities for our employees. We are dedicated to our employee's success and growth within the company, through our employee mentorship and leadership programs.

 

Our extensive benefits package includes:

• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Sick Days, and Vacation
• 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-tax Transit Benefits
• No-Cost Life Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits Options
• ASPCA Pet Health Insurance Discount
• Access to your earned wages at any time before payday
  

 

National Debt Relief is a certified Great Place to Work®!

 

National Debt Relief is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.

 

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