Predictive Modeler Intern - Summer 2027

aoins; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance in Lansing, MI is offering a full-time summer internship focused on predictive analytics. You will create data files, build and evaluate models, and present proposals for review.

The role emphasizes learning in a collaborative environment with opportunities to coordinate implementation and perform ad-hoc reporting for upper management, with start and end dates flexible, typically mid-May to mid-August.

Qualifications

• Student must be pursuing a bachelor’s in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data mining, ML, physics, OR operations research.
• An understanding of statistical and predictive modeling concepts, especially clustering and classification.
• High aptitude for programming languages.
• A desire to learn new things.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and innovation.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, or R is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create data files to be used in modeling software
• Build and evaluate predictive models using modeling software
• Present predictive model proposals for peer review and business approval
• Create specifications for and coordinate implementation of predictive models
• Occasionally perform ad-hoc reporting to answer specific inquiries from upper management

Skills

Statistical concepts

Programming languages

SQL / Python / R knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Job description

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

• Create data files to be used in modeling software
• Build and evaluate predictive models using modeling software
• Present predictive model proposals for peer review and business approval
• Create specifications for and coordinate implementation of predictive models
• Occasionally perform ad-hoc reporting to answer specific inquiries from upper management

This internship has full-time hours (Monday through Friday) and is in-person in Lansing, Michigan. Interns choose their start and end dates. Most join in mid-May and stay until mid-August.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Student must be working toward a bachelor's in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data mining, machine learning, physics, operations research, or a related quantitative discipline, having at least two years of coursework completed. Master's students are also considered if graduation is August 2026 or later.
• An understanding of statistical and predictive modeling concepts, especially clustering and classification techniques
• High aptitude for programming languages
• A desire to learn new things
• Ability to adapt to constant change and innovation
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, or R is a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.