Data Scientist - Actuarial

PEMCO; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Vacation

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Jury duty

Volunteer time

Scholarship program

Birthday gift

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance

Charitable matching

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

PEMCO is seeking an experienced actuarial analyst to provide analytical support for actuarial and product development, conduct predictive modeling, and assist with pricing strategies and financial analysis. The role collaborates with Product Team and other units to deliver business solutions.

Based in the Pacific Northwest with eligibility for WA/OR/SC and related states, you will contribute to PEMCO’s mission and gain comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) match, paid time off and

Qualifications

• S. degree or equivalent in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.
• Approximately 3+ years of experience in actuarial and statistical predictive modeling.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient with Python, R, SAS and/or SQL.
• Analytical and data-driven: structured thinker using data to drive decisions.
• Experience translating data into actionable insights and working with data models.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for actuarial and product development.
• Conduct predictive modeling and multivariate analysis.
• Assist with the development and implementation of rates, rating plans, pricing strategies and financial analysis.
• Collaborate with Product Team and other business units to provide business solutions.
• Document system workflows and business processes.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with PEMCO’s policies, values, code of ethics and business conduct.
• Authentically support the PEMCO Brand and look for top talent to join us.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Education

S. degree or equivalent in Actuarial Science/Math/Statistics

Tools

Python

R

SAS

SQL

MS Office

Job description

Location and Eligibility

Applicants must be a resident and work from one of the following states: WA, OR, OH, IL, MN, NC, SC, FL, AZ, TX or ID, with occasional travel to our headquarters, located in Seattle, WA.

About PEMCO

At PEMCO, we’re all about people – our customers, our employees, and the community. We’re a mutual insurance company owned by our Northwest policyholders. We provide auto, home, renters, and boat coverage. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Insurance Companies in both Auto and Home for 2026, based on customer survey feedback, and by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025. We are consistently recognized for our outstanding customer service, employee expertise, community partnerships, and social impact programs. Our social impact programs motivate high achievement by youth in education; build stronger and greener communities; and increase safety at home, on the road, and at play. We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering an inspiring and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for actuarial and product development.
• Conduct predictive modeling and multivariate analysis.
• Assist with the development and implementation of rates, rating plans, pricing strategies and financial analysis.
• Collaborate with Product Team and other business units to provide business solutions.
• Document system workflows and business processes.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with PEMCO’s policies, values, code of ethics and business conduct.
• Authentically support the PEMCO Brand and constantly are on the lookout for top talent to join us to achieve our Mission to Worry Less and Live More.

Qualifications

• S. degree or equivalent work experience (Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field) is required
• ~3+ years of experience in actuarial and statistical predictive modeling is required
• ~MS Office: Skilled proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook is required
• ~ Skilled proficiency with Python, R, SAS and/or SQL is required
• ~ Analytical and data-driven: a structured thinker who can put complex ideas into clear frameworks; uses data to conduct root cause analysis and develops high quality, consumable, and consistent metrics that drive strategic objectives and priorities is required
• ~ Highly Analytical: Is passionate about working with disparate datasets bringing data together to answer business questions. Collaborates to create, manage, and translate data to meaningful insights. Can work with external vendors to integrate data for analysis; knows how to build efficient and scalable infrastructure and data models is required
• ~ Greater Seattle area target pay range: $Outside Greater Seattle area target pay range: $Regular part-time PEMCO employees working at least 24 hours per week and regular full-time PEMCO employees are eligible to elect coverage under medical, dental, and vision plans for themselves and their eligible family members with generous employer premium cost shares. covered by employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance policies as well as long- and short-term disability benefit coverages.

Compensation and Benefits

• eligible to participate in PEMCO’s 401(k) plan, which includes a generous employer match (2 for 1 on the first 6% employee pre-tax and/or Roth deferral, up to federal maximums).
• Vacation and eight (8) paid holidays.
• Granted four (4) floating holidays and up to ten (10) days of sick leave immediately upon hire (pro-rated based on hire date and full-time/part-time status).
• In addition, PEMCO provides paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, and employee volunteering in the community.
• Scholarship program for children of PEMCO employees after one year of service; children’s birthday gift program
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and charitable gift matching
• Other compensation depending on role, contributions, and performance may include:
• Discretionary bonuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Other Policies

Requests are considered on a case by case basis in accordance with applicable disability laws, including the ADAAA. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)