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Sr. Data Scientist

26505

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 )

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 in-depth knowledge 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. Leads mid size projects operationalizing business decisions and works independently, receiving minimal guidance from manager.

What You'll Do

  • Utilizes broad knowledge of consumer analytics including, retention models, agency economics, and lead optimization in their daily work.
  • Utilizes in depth knowledge with advanced programing, complex ETL and specialized modeling methods.
  • Demonstrates clean reusable code and effective documentation, encourages others to do the same.
  • Acts as the main contributor to multiple phases of a data science project (ideation, EDA, feature engineering, model building, deployment, etc).
  • Utilizes a strong sense of ownership and contributes to multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Executes on complex and often vague 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 with some vague timelines.
  • Executes on broad projects independently, 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 difficult matters and serves as an objective and transparent partner to drive fact-based decision making and a measures of success culture.
  • Manages complex model deployments via established ML Ops techniques.
  • Works with analytics and IT teams to deploy models/rules in various platforms.
  • Helps to steer ML Ops environment improvements.
  • Mentors data science team members.
  • Provides solid coaching and knowledge around technical and non-technical skills.
  • Stays current on new technologies and makes recommendations for their use.

What You'll Briing

  • 5-7 years of related experience required.

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

Physical Actions

This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (example others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $116,960 - $186,560
    o CO Only: $109,920 - $160,820 
    o HI Only: $109,920 - $172,150
    o IL/MN/VT Only: $109,920 - $172,150
  • o MD Only: $109,920 - $172,150
    o NY/DC/Jersey City Only: $109,920 - $186,560 
             o Albany County: $116,960 - $160,820 
    o WA Only:  $109,920 - $195,625 
  • 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.

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