Decision Scientist, Course Developer/Instructor

The Walt Disney Company

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Salary
$111,900–$150,000 / yr
Posted
21 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 12, 2026 (soon)
Nearby
76 roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $131k
$100k most similar roles pay here $228k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$215,181 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 118 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$199,400 across 118 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Decision Scientist, Course Developer/Instructor

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Decision Scientist - Course Developer/Instructor joins the Decision Science and Integration team to design and teach applied data science courses for business professionals across the enterprise. This role involves developing curriculum on topics such as probability, mathematical optimization, machine learning, and data visualization while providing "office hour" consultations to help colleagues apply these methods. The position also requires researching analytical techniques to create practical solutions and presenting results to various business partners. Candidates must be proficient in at least one programming language like R, Python, or Julia, and possess competence in a quantitative field such as statistics, optimization, econometrics, or machine learning. The work focuses on creating decision science frameworks and translating sophisticated analytical methods into actionable insights to solve complex problems for internal clients across multiple lines of business within the organization.

Skills

Python R Julia Machine Learning Statistical Modeling Optimization Data Visualization Bayesian Statistics Neural Networks Random Forests Support Vector Machines Decision Analysis Econometrics Game Theory Discrete-event Simulation Mixed-integer Optimization

What you'll do

  • Develop and deliver applied data science courses on topics like optimization, machine learning, and data visualization.
  • Provide "office hour" consultations to help business professionals apply analytical methods to their daily work.
  • Research and implement decision science frameworks as a consultant for various business units.
  • Translate complex research into practical, actionable solutions for internal clients and users.
  • Create technical slides, animations, and scripts for teaching live or remote audiences.
  • Present scientific results and data-driven insights to business partners and executive leadership.
  • Identify and apply best practices in advanced analytics across multiple lines of business.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
  • Master’s degree in advanced Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a comparable field of study.
  • Proficiency in writing code in at least one programming language such as R, Python, or Julia.
  • Competence in at least one quantitative field supported by advanced coursework and original research.
  • Ability to teach technical subject matter to non-experts in a clear and memorable way.
  • Ability to create technical slides, animations, and scripts for live or remote audiences.
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills.
  • Experience developing data science training for business professionals is preferred.

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