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We’re looking for a seasoned analytics leader to drive data-informed decisions for Meta. You will play a critical role in helping Meta build the platforms of the future. You will partner with the product and business teams that build and grow our infrastructure for the future of Meta. You will be focused on results, be proactive, deliver rigorous analyses, and use data to drive change in products, strategies, and organizations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
People leadership: You will inspire, lead and grow a world-class team.
Product leadership: You will use data to shape development, quantify new opportunities, identify upcoming challenges, and ensure the products we build bring value to people, businesses, and Meta. You will help your partner teams prioritize what to build, set goals, and understand their product’s ecosystem.
Analytics: You will guide teams using data and insights. You will focus on developing hypotheses and employ a broad toolkit of rigorous analytical approaches, different methodologies, frameworks, and technical approaches to test them.
Communication and influence: You won’t simply present data, but tell data-driven stories. You will convince and influence your partners using clear insights and recommendations. You will build credibility through structure and clarity, and be a trusted strategic partner.
DATA SCIENCE DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inspire, lead and grow a distributed team of data scientists and data science leaders across North America
- Apply your expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data in developing data-informed strategies for growing and improving our product offerings.
- Contribute to long-term technical vision and strategy methods and metrics that will improve the quality and efficiency of our products at scale.
- Lead development and communication of product area insights and recommended action items with Meta Analytics leadership.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of work experience managing analytics teams, working collaboratively with Product and Infrastructure teams, and guiding data-influenced product and business planning, prioritization and strategy development.
- Demonstrated experience in hiring, retaining and scaling geographically dispersed, high-performing teams with a broad range of experiences, perspectives, approaches, and backgrounds.
- Proven experience influencing strategy and driving change across org boundaries through clear and compelling communication of data-driven insights and analyses.
- Intellectual curiosity, drive, and decisiveness with ambiguous and complex environments.
- Experience working effectively with multiple stakeholders and cross-functionally.
- Effective communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with both product and business analytics work and demonstrated to deliver an integrated approach.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements).
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews).
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies.
ABOUT META:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $253,000/year to $314,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
INTRODUCTION
We’re looking for a seasoned analytics leader to drive data-informed decisions for Meta. You will play a critical role in helping Meta build the platforms of the future. You will partner with the product and business teams that build and grow our infrastructure for the future of Meta. You will be focused on results, be proactive, deliver rigorous analyses, and use data to drive change in products, strategies, and organizations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
People leadership: You will inspire, lead and grow a world-class team.
Product leadership: You will use data to shape development, quantify new opportunities, identify upcoming challenges, and ensure the products we build bring value to people, businesses, and Meta. You will help your partner teams prioritize what to build, set goals, and understand their product’s ecosystem.
Analytics: You will guide teams using data and insights. You will focus on developing hypotheses and employ a broad toolkit of rigorous analytical approaches, different methodologies, frameworks, and technical approaches to test them.
Communication and influence: You won’t simply present data, but tell data-driven stories. You will convince and influence your partners using clear insights and recommendations. You will build credibility through structure and clarity, and be a trusted strategic partner.
DATA SCIENCE DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inspire, lead and grow a distributed team of data scientists and data science leaders across North America
- Apply your expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data in developing data-informed strategies for growing and improving our product offerings.
- Contribute to long-term technical vision and strategy methods and metrics that will improve the quality and efficiency of our products at scale.
- Lead development and communication of product area insights and recommended action items with Meta Analytics leadership.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of work experience managing analytics teams, working collaboratively with Product and Infrastructure teams, and guiding data-influenced product and business planning, prioritization and strategy development.
- Demonstrated experience in hiring, retaining and scaling geographically dispersed, high-performing teams with a broad range of experiences, perspectives, approaches, and backgrounds.
- Proven experience influencing strategy and driving change across org boundaries through clear and compelling communication of data-driven insights and analyses.
- Intellectual curiosity, drive, and decisiveness with ambiguous and complex environments.
- Experience working effectively with multiple stakeholders and cross-functionally.
- Effective communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with both product and business analytics work and demonstrated to deliver an integrated approach.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements).
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews).
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies.
ABOUT META:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $253,000/year to $314,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
PERM defines the minimum degree requirement for your specific role, not just any advanced degree. Make sure your master's or PhD is in a field directly tied to the position description your employer files with DOL.
Search for employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Science Director openings by verified PERM sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the labor certification process for senior data roles.
Prioritize employers outside backlogged nationalities
EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates for India and China can stretch years beyond filing. If you're from a lower-demand country, your green card timeline can be dramatically shorter, so target roles at companies willing to file promptly.
Prepare a detailed professional experience record
PERM requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Your employment history, publications, and project scope help justify the specialized requirements in the job description and support a defensible audit trail.
Confirm the job description matches O*NET
DOL cross-references PERM applications against O*NET occupation codes during labor certification review. Your Data Science Director job description should reflect duties and requirements consistent with that occupational profile to avoid unnecessary delays.
Negotiate employer filing timing before accepting an offer
Some employers file PERM only after an extended tenure. Before signing, ask directly whether they'll initiate the labor certification process within a defined timeframe, since USCIS processing adds months after DOL approval.
Green Card Data Science Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Science Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Data Science Director positions qualify under EB-2 because they require a master's degree or higher in a quantitative field like statistics, computer science, or applied mathematics. If your employer structures the role around a bachelor's degree plus progressive experience, EB-3 professional classification is also available. The PERM labor certification filing locks in whichever category the position description supports.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at six years for most holders, and subject to an annual lottery. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries and no renewal cycle once the priority date becomes current. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and visa availability can take two to four years or longer depending on your nationality.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Data Science Director?
Your employer files the labor certification application with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period to show no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For a senior data position, the job description must specify degree requirements and specialized duties. DOL currently processes most PERM applications within several months, though audit selection can extend that timeline significantly.
How can I find Data Science Director jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search Data Science Director roles filtered by verified green card sponsorship history. Many senior data positions involve PERM sponsorship, but employer willingness varies widely, and identifying companies with a track record of filing for similar roles saves significant time in your search.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
Once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your priority date is within certain limits, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar role at a new employer without restarting the process. For Data Science Directors, a move to a comparable senior analytics or machine learning leadership role typically qualifies, but you and your new employer should confirm the occupational match with USCIS before filing.