Advanced Analytics Modeler (Hybrid Work Model)

Sentry Insurance Agency•Stevens Point, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Analytics Modeler translates raw data into actionable business information. This role, in the Advanced Analytics Department, applies economic, quantitative, and statistical skills in the development of pricing, underwriting, sales, and claims models to achieve profitable growth and make sound business decisions across all areas of Sentry Insurance. This position can be filled as an Advanced Analytics Modeler I or Advanced Analytics Modeler II based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. This position will be located at our Office in Stevens Point, WI in a hybrid work model and is not a fully remote opportunity. For this position, Sentry does not offer employment to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas.

Requirements

Degree in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups and all organizational levels.
Demonstrated proficiency in statistical software tools, Python is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of data extraction, validation, and practical application of statistical modeling techniques.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, a relevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent work experience preferred.
Minimum 2 years of related work experience preferred.
Experience in the insurance industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Build comprehensive analytics solutions to improve business outcomes such as pricing accuracy, resource efficiencies, business workflows, and identification of trends and opportunities.
Identify data sources and build raw data queries in Snowflake, SQL, or Python.
Construct processes in Python to run raw data queries, perform data transformation, execute predictor and target variable calculations, and assemble final predictive modeling datasets.
Apply data science tools and various statistical techniques such as regression, generalized linear models, gradient boosting and neural networks to build, validate, and implement models for solving business problems.
Communicate with business stakeholders throughout the modeling process to account for relevant business considerations and align the solution with the business outcomes.
Create data visualizations in Tableau to communicate model performance, variable importance, impacts, and other tools to assist end users in understanding and using the analytics solutions most effectively.
Collaborate with modelers, actuaries, and data analysts in Advanced Analytics to review and share diverse ideas to improve analytics solutions.
Monitor existing models and processes to ensure performance and data quality.

Benefits

Scheduled Hybrid work model (Monday and Friday work from home, Tuesday through Thursday in office).
In-office workspace and materials for home office.
Equipment for home office.
Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting.
Sentry University (SentryU) for education and career development.
Tuition Reimbursement program.
Generous Paid-Time Off plan.
Volunteer-Time off.
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance.
Parental leave.
Health and Wellness benefits.
Well-being and Employee Assistance programs.
Sentry Foundation gift matching program.