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Data Scientist - New Product Development

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We are Farmers!

We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. 

 

Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. 

 

Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ), Remote ( #LI-Remote ) depending on location

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.

Job Summary

Utilizes working knowledge and experience to apply advanced analytics and modeling to improve business results. Leverages customer information and behavioral data to influence strategic business decisions while using complex, innovative analytics, multi-variate models, machine learning and data mining technologies. Assists in and/or leads small projects operationalizing business decisions while receiving limited guidance and direction from manager. May manage a team of up to 2 more junior data scientist(s).

What You'll Do

  • Utilizes knowledge of consumer analytics including retention models, agency economics, and lead optimization in their daily work. Utilizes moderate knowledge of advanced programing, complex ETL and specialized modeling methods to execute projects. Demonstrates clean reusable code and effective documentation, encourages other to do the same. Executes on moderate level business challenges involving data science. Succeeds in projects by scoping, defining measures of success, utilizing a data science vision for project success, and accomplishes successfully within prescribed timelines.  
  • Executes on intermediate level projects with a sense of urgency.
  • Partners closely with IT, business, and data management/engineering teams to understand, utilize, and improve our data infrastructure.   Advises on fundamental concerns and serves as an objective and transparent partner to drive fact-based decision making and a measures of success culture.
  • Develops presentations and presents to leadership. Occasionally communicates complex technical material understandable to non-technical associates.
  • Manages moderate model deployments via MLOps techniques.   Works with analytics and IT teams to deploy models/rules in various platforms and support testing of new solutions.   *Mentors junior data science team members.   Provides coaching and knowledge around technical and non-technical skills.

What You'll Bring

  • Minimum three years of work experience required in data analysis, statistical or mathematical modeling, or related.

 

Additional preferred experience:

  • 3+ years P&C insurance modeling experience
  • 3+ years professional python coding experience 
  • Linux experience 

Education You'll Need

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Masters degree preferred in data science, statistics, mathematics, business analytics or related.

Additional Qualifications

  • Strong verbal communication and listening skills. Proven storytelling skills with ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
  • Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills. Able to handle shifting priorities. Other. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated analytical skills. Possesses strong technical aptitude.
  • Demonstrated proficiency working on large-scale structured and unstructured multidimensional data using moderately advanced knowledge of open-source cloud-enabled analytical programming languages. Developing ability to consult on data extraction, data manipulation and data design for statistical, modeling and monitoring needs. Moderately advanced knowledge of data analysis, manipulation tools (SQL, Python, SAS, R, and/or Snowflake) and cloud computing services (AWS). Working knowledge of data visualization tools (example, Tableau, Power BI).
  • Developing proficiency in using explanatory, diagnostic, and inferential techniques such as experimental design, hypothesis testing, clustering analysis, time series and other statistical modeling algorithms with the ability to decide the appropriate methodology for the purpose. Moderately advanced proficiency in predictive and prescriptive modeling using advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques. Working knowledge of ML/AI model deployment best practices. Able to adapt quickly to new technologies. Working knowledge of coding standards and version control (Git).
  • Working knowledge of data ethics and data privacy. 

Physical Actions

Job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location. The physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Normal and customary distractions include background noise produced by office equipment and chatter among people, as well as interruptions. Frequently sits for prolonged periods of time, up to a full shift. Occasionally moves about the workplace including, navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces. Occasionally moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and/or places objects or materials weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment, tools, and objects necessary to perform job duties. Frequently performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing, up to a full shift. Rarely performs movements such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead or below the knees. Possesses clear vision, with or without correction, to visually read and verify information. Relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate the work environment visually by identifying barriers, changes in terrain and locating objects. Possesses adequate hearing, with or without correction, to communicate with co-workers, respond promptly to auditory signals or alarms, and discern sounds essential for maintaining safety and productivity in the workplace. Jobs in this category require rare, if any, travel.

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $106,560 - $169,950
    o CO Only: $99,920 - $146,520 
    o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $99,920 - $156,750
    o MA Only: $99,920 - $156,750 
  • o MD Only: $99,920 - $156,750
    o NY/DC/NJ Only: $99,920 - $169,950 
             o Albany County: $106,560 - $146,520 
    o WA Only:  $99,920 - $178,125 
  • Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
  • 401(k)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

 

Job Location(s): R_US - United States

 

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

 

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.  Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

 

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. 

 

Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

 

Spokane, WA only:  Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email: careers@farmers.com

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