Senior Data Scientist - Insurance Pricing & Analytics

Kemper; Jacksonville (TX); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Annual discretionary bonus

Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, etc)

Job summary

Kemper is seeking a senior Data Scientist to join the Auto Data Science team, responsible for independently designing and deploying predictive models that support pricing segmentation, product development, and profitable growth. This role emphasizes collaboration with data scientists, data engineers, and business partners in a hybrid, US-based environment.

Qualifications include a STEM degree with 6+ years in data science or 8+ years in insurance, strong Python/SQL skills, ML techniques, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or another STEM field with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree in a STEM field with at least 6 years of relevant experience in the insurance industry, data science/analytics, or a related environment.
• At least 4 years of firsthand experience with statistical modeling and AI/ML platforms.
• Demonstrated experience independently developing and delivering statistical or machine-learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Independently designs, develops, validates, and implements statistical and machine-learning solutions for complex business problems.
• Owns significant analytical and modeling workstreams from problem definition through delivery and performance monitoring.
• Collaborates with data scientists, data engineers, and business partners to develop scalable analytical solutions.
• Develops reusable, well-documented analytical workflows using modern data science and cloud technologies.
• Manages priorities, deliverables, and timelines for assigned projects and communicates progress, risks, results, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Participates in model and code reviews and recommends methodological or implementation enhancements.
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced team members and contributes to data science best practices.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistical Modeling

ML Techniques

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Model Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Graduate degree in STEM

PhD in STEM preferred

Tools

Git/GitLab

Cloud: AWS/Azure/Databricks

Job description

Kemper is seeking a senior Data Scientist to join the Auto Data Science team, responsible for independently designing and deploying predictive models that support pricing segmentation, product development, and profitable growth. This role emphasizes collaboration with data scientists, data engineers, and business partners in a hybrid, US-based environment.

Qualifications include a STEM degree with 6+ years in data science or 8+ years in insurance, strong Python/SQL skills, ML techniques, and