Data Scientist (Remote)

Data ScientistPurchasing Power is a leading employee purchase program that helps people buy the products and services they need through the convenience of payroll deduction. As part of PROG Holdings, a FinTech holding company with more than 20 years of experience, we're focused on building simple, responsible financial solutions that put people first. PROG Holdings' portfolio includes Progressive Leasing, a market leader in lease-to-own solutions, Purchasing Power, and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform — all united by a commitment to innovation, access, and meaningful impact.We are currently hiring a Data Scientist to help grow our company and ensure our mission is achieved!This role is a work-from-home position and can be performed remotely anywhere in the continental US or in our corporate office in Utah.We're an entrepreneurial, high-ownership team building data-driven products in the Fintech space.

We set a high bar for ourselves and we expect everyone on the team to do the same. We move fast, but we're deliberate: decisions are grounded in data, rigorous analysis, and a deep respect for real-world impact.You are a driven analytical professional. As a Data Scientist, you will blend analytics, data mining, machine learning, and software engineering to build solutions that will result in massive improvements to the way we do business.

You will be responsible for developing and improving key decision systems, predictive models, and business processes to drive maximum business impact. You will develop a profound understanding of our customers, products, and financials by studying the data that describes each of these elements. Most importantly, you'll be part of a team that forms the backbone of a company at the forefront of an exciting, growing industry.Your day-to-day:Build, maintain, and improve decision systems and predictive models that are key to Progressive Leasing's competitive advantageExplore new data sources both internal and external to Progressive and use findings to further improve model performanceDesign, implement, and read in-market experiments testing new algorithms, technologies, and processesPrototype solutions to business problems using cutting-edge technologiesRecommend and support strategic changes through rigorous analytics, creative problem solvingIdentify, evaluate, and help implement advanced analytics methodsBe part of a collegial team of like-minded data scientists!You'll bring:2+ years experienceMaster's degree in a quantitative/technical field (Math, Stats, Econ, Eng, Physics, CompSci)Experience with R, Python, machine learning tools, and SQLEvidence of applying advanced models to real-world problemsAbility to craft rigorous research/evaluation designsAI-enabled tools are already part of how work gets done across our organization, and that's only going to expand over time.

We value people who are curious, adaptable, and open to learning as roles and workflows evolve.You might also have:Experience in engineering environmentsKnowledge of DevOps and GitA track record of agentic AI use and implementationWe offer:Competitive CompensationApproaches to grow on data science/leadership pathsFull Health Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life + Parental LeaveCompany-Matched 401kPaid Time Off + Volunteer HoursERGs (Black, Women, PRIDE, Advance)Employee Stock Purchase ProgramTuition ReimbursementCharitable Gift MatchingNecessary Equipment & ServicesPurchasing Power welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Purchasing Power does business.