Data Scientist

AFC American Fidelity Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Fidelity is seeking a data scientist to tackle large, complex datasets and build end-to-end analytics capabilities. The role emphasizes scalable data pipelines, forecasting, ML, and optimization techniques to improve products and decision making.

You will work in a hybrid environment in the Oklahoma City area, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and communicate insights to colleagues from entry level to senior executives with clarity and impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field.
• Experience with end-to-end analytics projects including data gathering, processing and presentation.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain analytics pipelines at scale.
• Apply ML/AI techniques to improve products and forecasting.
• Create data visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights.

Skills

Statistical software

SQL

Data visualization

Big Data tools

Deep learning

Programming languages

Optimization modeling

NLP

Structured/unstructured data

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Tableau/Power BI

Hadoop/Spark

TensorFlow

SQL

Python/R/Julia

Job description

Job Description

Work with large, complex data sets using to solve difficult, non-routine analysis problems, applying advanced analytical methods as needed to complete end-to-end analysis that includes data gathering and requirements specification, processing, analysis, ongoing deliverables, and presentations. Engineer analysis pipelines iteratively to provide insights at scale. Develop comprehensive understanding of data structures and metrics, advocating for changes where needed in systems, products and processes. Research and engineer analysis, forecasting, machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, artificial intelligence and optimization methods to improve the quality of products; example application areas include customer segmentation modeling and end-user behavioral modeling/prediction.

Technical Skills and Requirements: Expert in multiple statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Julia, MATLAB, pandas) and associated data science libraries (scikit-learn). Expert in database languages (e.g., SQL). Experience creating meaningful data visualizations and/or interactive dashboards that communicate findings and business impacts using platforms such as Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, RShiny, plotly, and d3.js. Applied experience with machine learning on large datasets using Big Data tools such as Apache’s Hadoop or Spark. Expert in deep learning techniques and neural networks using languages such as TensorFlow. Expert in multiple major programming language (C/C++. C#, Java, Python, etc.) or optimization modeling languages (AMPL, GAMS, AIMMS, OPL, etc.). Experience with data science methods related to data architecture, data cleaning, data and feature engineering, and predictive analytics. Strong background in modeling large scale discrete, nonlinear or stochastic mathematical optimization models and engineering efficient optimization algorithms. Familiarity with natural language processing, machine learning, statistical modeling, predictive modeling, and hypothesis testing. Familiarity working with both structured and unstructured data, including textual data. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional strong communication skills, including written, verbal and listening which can be deployed successfully when addressing entry level Colleagues to management to senior executives. This includes the ability to speak confidently in both business and technological surroundings and appropriately transliterate between the two. Exceptional analytical thinking and problem solving skills. Exceptional understanding of business and business strategy. Exceptional planning skills. Exceptional organizational skill and ability to work autonomously.

Education: Master\'s degree in related field required. Location: This is a hybrid position. Applicants must be located in OKC Metro area or willing to relocate.

American Fidelity is a certified Great Place to Work for All! No matter where you work in the organization, you have a chance to make a difference. Our culture focuses on helping Colleagues to be their best! We work hard to make a difference to our Customers and community, focus on teamwork and collaboration and always offer a different perspective - a different opinion.

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