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P3
DATA3.GEN.P3
Data Science Data Scientist
M3
DATA3.GEN.M3
Data Science Data Science Management
P1
DATA3.GEN.P1
Data Science Data Analyst
P5
DATA3.GEN.P5
Data Science Lead Data Scientist / Data Science Lead
Market pay
LevelP3 · P3 — Mid-Level ProfessionalM3 · M3 — Senior ManagerP1 · P1 — Entry-Level ProfessionalP5 · P5 — Expert Professional
FunctionData ScienceData ScienceData ScienceData Science
FocusGeneralGeneralGeneralGeneral
Typical years3–58–120–28–12
ScopeFeatures or a sub-system end-to-endMultiple teams or a sub-functionOwn tasks within a defined componentMultiple systems or a technical domain
AutonomyWorks independently on standard work; reviewed on the non-standardSets goals within functional strategyClose supervision; work reviewed frequentlySets direction within the domain
ImpactProject / team outcomesSub-function outcomesOwn deliverablesOrg / multi-team outcomes
Decision rightsOwns implementation decisions for own scopeOwns goals, budget input, and people decisions across teamsFew independent decisions; escalates the restAuthority over a technical domain