Senior ML Architect: Production-Scale Predictive Models

Sedgwick; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k match

PTO

Life insurance

Employee assistance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a senior data scientist to partner with stakeholders, design data models, and develop predictive analytics. The role involves building production ML models, ETL pipelines, and driving data-informed decisions across healthcare-related datasets.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience in predictive analytics, strong Python/R skills, and a proven ability to communicate complex results to diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Requires Master's or PhD in a quantitative field from an accredited institution.
• Ten years of related experience with at least three years in predictive modeling and data science.
• Strong background in data wrangling, feature engineering, and data exploration.

Responsibilities

• Builds, prototypes, and deploys ML models in production environments.
• Collaborates with product, technology, and stakeholders to scope data science projects.
• Communicates modeling findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Designs end-to-end ETL pipelines integrating data from multiple sources.

Skills

Python

R

Statistics

Data Visualization

Feature Engineering

NLP

SQL

Communication

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in statistics / mathematics / computer science / data science / economics

Tools

Git

Jupyter

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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ML Architect

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To partner with stakeholders to identify, scope, and execute advanced analytics and data science projects; to design data modeling processes, create algorithms, and predictive models; and to share insights that inform and enable business decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds, prototypes, and deploys machine learning models in production environments.
• Collaborates with product, technology, and other stakeholders to identify and scope data science projects.
• Communicates modeling challenges, findings, and outcomes to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Designs and implements end-to-end ETL (extract, transform, load) data pipelines integrating data from multiple data sources.
• Explores new internal and external data sources and assesses their commercial benefit.
• Mentors team members and serves as a subject matter expert in cross-functional discussions.
  
  

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travels as required.
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

Master’s degree or Ph.D. with major in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science, economics, or related quantitative field from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to include three (3) years of predictive modeling, data science, and analysis experience with solid background in the using data visualization tools and libraries and data exploration, data wrangling, and feature engineering. Experience with natural language processing and healthcare data preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency writing code in Python or R and documenting for reproducibility
• Strong knowledge of reviewing other’s models and code
• Ability to use data visualization tools and libraries
• Strong data exploration, data wrangling and feature engineering skills
• Knowledge of application of supervised/unsupervised ML techniques
• Thorough knowledge of SQL to query relational databases
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is ($175,000 - $220,000). A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.