Job Description

At American Family Insurance, we believe people are an organizations most valuable asset, and their ideas and experiences matter. From our CEO to our agency force, were committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that empowers innovation that will inspire, protect, and restore our customers dreams in ways never imagined.

American Family Insurance is driven by our customers and employees. Thats why we provide more than just a job we provide opportunity. Whether youre already part of our team in search of a new challenge or new to our company and ready for whats next, youre in the right place. Every dream is a journey that starts with a single step. Start your journey right here. Join our team. Bring your dreams.



Job ID:

R20248 Data Scientist II (Open to remote) (Open)

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location.

Compensation Minimum:$101,500

Compensation Maximum:$162,500

Summary:

Develops, analyzes and models operational, economic, management, accounting and other organizational data to quantify the competitive performance of business segments, evaluate potential operational changes, and design new approaches and methodologies. Analyzes organizational data to recommend solutions to new and complex problems, develops innovative strategies, quantifies the competitive performance of the organization's operations and/or markets; models and evaluates the potential impact of changes. Applies and integrates statistical, mathematical, predictive modeling and business analysis skills to manage and manipulate complex high volume data from a variety of sources.


Job Description:

Primary Accountabilities

* Creates business application and modeling framework, for new datasets, and discovers insights and relationships from large/complex datasets through investigative research using advanced mathematical and/or statistical techniques.
* Explores data using a variety of advanced statistical techniques to proactively identify relationships, create insights and answer business questions or guide future model development.
* Build the hypothesis, identify research data attributes and determine best approach to address business issues.
* Combines business acumen with mathematical capabilities to build complex predictive models to support business objectives.
* Builds complex programs for running mathematical or statistical tests on data and for understanding complex relationships across attributes.
* Incorporates findings and provides industry and competitor insights as part of model development and enhancement.
* Researches and maintains awareness of industry best practices and business strategies.
* Brings new and innovative ideas and approaches to develop business solutions.
* Monitors industry and competitor trends to determine potential impact to predictive models.
* Incorporates findings and provides industry and competitor insights as part of model development and enhancement.
* Identifies, leverages, develops, and demonstrates expertise in emerging technologies, open source tools, and harnesses new techniques (e.g., machine learning).

Education and Licenses

* Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Sciences or Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.

Travel Requirements

* This position requires travel up to 10% of the time.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

* Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
* Ability to work as part of a team and to communicate effectively.
* Proficiency in programming languages suitable for database access, scripting, statistical analysis, and system development. Understanding of software development best practices including source control, coding standards and testing frameworks.
* Demonstrated experience formulating, approaching, and solving complex analytical problems using a quantitative, scientific approach.
* Demonstrated experience working with large, complex datasets using big data technologies and script.
* Solid knowledge and understanding managing data to scale using data summarization, query and analysis software and tools.



Additional Job Information:

This position will support our Customer Division.

Preferred candidates with experience outlined below:

* Experience with Sequential Model, Time Series Model, & Customer Segmentation Model
* Python, R, SQL, and Cloud Platforms (Google or AWS)
* Insurance experience
* 6+ years of work experience

* Please include a link to your GitHub site or similar websites that showcase your experience.
* Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks.
* Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
* Based on candidate qualifications we are open to hiring at all levels.
* Relocation assistance is available.

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When you work at American Family, you can expect benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, and a paid-time off program. In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families.
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