State Farm is looking for a Data Scientist to join our Rating & Underwriting Modeling Team. In this role, you will support the growing demand for advanced analytic solutions across the organization, partnering with business areas to drive results through the development and adoption of these models. You'll serve as a subject matter expert and consultant to increase the use of analytics for decision-making.

What You'll Do

Develop and validate advanced analytic models.
Provide input into and/or build datasets to support model development.
Collaborate with team members on scoping solutions and project decision points.
Present on technical topics to peers, leadership, and non-technical business partners.
Lead and mentor other Data Scientists, interns, and other technical work teams.
Make strategic recommendations on data collection, integration, and retention requirements.
Serve as a peer reviewer to other model development teams.
Work on complex problems of diverse scopes.
Establish and leverage a network of associates with business domain and data expertise.
Instill a business-oriented mindset that drives the data science & research agenda.
Build and maintain a relationship with the open-source community by contributing to open-source data science software.

What We're Looking For

A completed Masters or other advanced degree in an analytical field (statistics, mathematics, economics, data science, etc.).
Experience building advanced analytic solutions using generalized linear models and at least one of: time series analysis, cluster analysis, tree-based algorithms, or neural networks.
Experience with at least one statistical programming language: SAS, R, and/or Python.

Nice to Have

Experience with cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS), Linux, and/or SQL.
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple, diverse stakeholders across business areas and leadership levels.

Technical Stack

SAS
R
Python
AWS
Linux
SQL

Team & Environment

You will join the Rating & Underwriting Modeling Team, which is part of the Property & Casualty Actuarial & Underwriting Modeling Department (PCM).

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation range of $102,000 - $163,000 plus potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary.
Robust health and wellbeing programs with multiple plan options; State Farm pays most of healthcare premium.
Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, and 24/7 mental health professionals.
Educational benefits: industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance, employee resource groups, mentoring.
Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, financial workshops, free financial coaching.
Generous time off: initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave, bereavement leave, community service/education support days.
Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, Employee Assistance Fund.
401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in one of the following locations: Bloomington, Atlanta, Dallas, or Phoenix.

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