Data Scientist – Insurance Analytics & ML (Hybrid)

Kemper Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 93,300 - 155,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

401k

Job summary

Kemper Corporation is seeking a Data Scientist to build and enhance analytical solutions within the Auto Data Science team. You will design models, automate analyses, and communicate results to stakeholders, enabling data-driven decisions.

The role requires strong Python and SQL skills, experience with ML techniques, and the ability to work independently. Hybrid work options are available from multiple US offices, with a competitive salary and discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other STEM field with 2–4 years of experience in data science/analytics.
• Strong proficiency in Python with pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, SciPy and visualization libraries.
• Proficiency with SQL for data extraction and analysis.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning concepts including training, validation and interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with GLMs, regularized regression, tree-based models, ensembles, clustering or neural networks.
• Ability to write readable, maintainable Python code.
• Experience working with structured datasets from relational databases and data frames.
• Excellent communication skills to translate results for broad audiences.

Responsibilities

• Independently designs and develops statistical models and analytical solutions.
• Automates analytical processes deployable across the organization.
• Documents modeling assumptions, methodology, code, and results clearly.
• Participates in model reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions with data science peers.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistics

Machine learning

Data visualization

Communication

Git

Cloud platforms

Time series modelling

Education

Graduate degree in Math/Stats/Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Git/GitLab

Job description

Kemper Corporation is seeking a Data Scientist to build and enhance analytical solutions within the Auto Data Science team. You will design models, automate analyses, and communicate results to stakeholders, enabling data-driven decisions.

The role requires strong Python and SQL skills, experience with ML techniques, and the ability to work independently. Hybrid work options are available from multiple US offices, with a competitive salary and discretionary bonus.