Junior Data Scientist

Great American Insurance Group; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match and commuter

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking a data science professional to analyze large datasets and build predictive models for underwriting, pricing, claims, and customer retention. You will design data pipelines, deploy automated reporting, and translate business problems into actionable data solutions.

You will collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and product teams, communicating insights with compelling visualizations and ensuring data quality and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative field or equivalent work experience is required.
• PhD preferred.
• No prior work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in analyzing large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
• Designs, develops, and deploys predictive models for underwriting, pricing, claims, and customer retention.
• Assists with designing and implementing data pipelines and automated reporting tools.
• Collaborates with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and product teams to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Communicates data insights and recommendations to leadership through data storytelling and visualization.
• Monitors and maintains model performance and data quality and integrity.
• Explores new data sources, modeling techniques, and technologies to enhance business performance.
• Collaborates with data engineers to ensure data quality, accessibility, and scalability.

Skills

Data analysis

Predictive modeling

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Actuarial Science

Tools

Python

SQL

scikit-learn

XGBoost

LightGBM

Airflow

dbt

Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a \"small company\" culture where your ideas will be heard with \"big company\" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Assists in analyzing large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
• Designs, develops, and deploys predictive models for underwriting, pricing, claims, and customer retention.
• Assists with designing and implementing data pipelines and automated reporting tools.
• Participates in collaborating with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and product teams to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Assists with communicating data insights and recommendations to leadership through compelling data storytelling and visualization.
• Monitors and maintains model performance and ensures data quality and integrity.
• Participates in driving innovation by exploring new data sources, modeling techniques, and technologies to enhance business performance.
• Participates in collaborating with data engineers to ensure data quality, accessibility, and scalability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science , or a related quantitative field or equivalent work experience is required. PhD preferred.

Experience: No prior work experience is required.

Scope of Job/Qualifications

Proficient in techniques for optimizing models, machine learning, and in analytical programming languages. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and data pipeline tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt). Familiar with geospatial data, telematics, or catastrophe modeling. Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and dashboard development. Develops and maintains an understanding of the organization's business and technology operations. Developing knowledge of department policies and procedures. Developing knowledge of industry trends and technologies to continuously improve data modeling and insights as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements and model governance in insurance.

Business Unit

Great American Employer Health Solutions

Salary Range

$75,000.00 -$85,000.00

Benefits

• Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
• Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.