Decision Scientist - Course Developer/Instructor

The Walt Disney Company

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Work type
On-site
Location
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Salary
$111,900–$150,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jul 11, 2026

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Below market

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This role $131k
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This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $143,000–$213,001 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $178k 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 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$198,800 across 169 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Decision Scientist - Course Developer/Instructor

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As a Decision Scientist – Course Developer/Instructor at Disney’s Decision Science and Integration (DDSI) team in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, you will design and deliver data science courses to business professionals across the enterprise, covering topics such as probability, optimization, machine learning, and data visualization. You will also provide “office hour” consultations to help apply these concepts in real-world scenarios. Additionally, you will develop innovative decision science solutions for critical projects, conducting research on analytical techniques and translating them into practical applications. This role requires proficiency in programming languages like R or Python, expertise in quantitative fields such as statistics, optimization, econometrics, and machine learning, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-experts. The team supports various Disney business units, driving data-driven decision-making at scale.

Skills

Python R Julia Bayesian statistics Generalized linear models Design of Experiments Mixture models Nonparametric regression Structural equation models Time series analysis Decision analysis Mixed-integer optimization Nonlinear optimization Stochastic optimization Discrete-event simulation Difference in differences Instrumental variables Panel data Regression discontinuity design Game Theory Boosting CART Clustering Graphical models Neural networks Random forests Reinforcement learning Support vector machines CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop and deliver data science courses on topics like probability, optimization, coding, machine learning, and visualization.
  • Design and teach applied analytics courses for business professionals across the enterprise.
  • Provide “office hour” consultations to help apply course concepts in daily work.
  • Research and implement decision science frameworks as a consultant to various Disney business units.
  • Translate advanced analytical techniques into practical solutions for users and clients.
  • Present scientific results and insights to business partners and clients effectively.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 1 year of related work experience in data science or analytics.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (R, Python, Julia).
  • Competence in quantitative fields with advanced coursework and research.
  • Ability to teach technical concepts clearly to non-expert audiences.
  • Experience developing and delivering data science courses and training.
  • Expertise in machine learning, optimization, statistics, or econometrics.
  • Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field.

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