Data & Analytics Consultant

Erie Insurance • Millcreek Township, PA

3d • $99,336 - $158,679 • Hybrid

About The Position

Assesses information needs, designs studies, manages projects, analyzes results and presents key findings in support of business leaders to aid in developing short- and long-term plans. Plans and manages data and analytics projects of high complexity and impact to the business. The Hiring Manager will also consider candidates for a Senior. Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with eight years of experience in research, analysis, strategic planning, financial analysis, information systems or related field; or Associate degree and ten years of experience in research, analysis, strategic planning, financial analysis, information systems or related field; or High school diploma or GED with twelve years of experience in research, analysis, strategic planning, financial analysis, information systems or related field.
• Experience with dataset, programming, querying and reporting design required.
• Advanced knowledge of SAS, SQL, SPSS, Python, R, or other related data analysis programs required.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and flow-charting software required.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance industry experience preferred.
• An understanding of analysis and research required.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and monitoring enterprise data governance policies and standards preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical and financial analysis and quantitative techniques preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with research-specific, statistical report writing software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates models and develops data warehouse programs of high complexity ensuring business needs are met, including understanding ERIE's demographics and potential opportunities. Analyzes metrics and supports audit of source data.
• Applies knowledge of programming languages and software tools to prepare ad hoc and re-occurring reports. Analyzes the financial implications of business decisions and identifies approaches to resolve business problems. Monitors and reports on progress and results as requested.
• Leads and identifies short- and long-range data and analytics objectives related to targeted business objectives. Measures the effectiveness of the data and analytics strategies in driving performance improvement.
• Leads the planning, development, modeling, implementation and reporting of all related data.
• Analyzes current landscape and trends to assist in planning. Recommends changes to business strategies and tactics as appropriate.
• Creates files that include topics related to the industry, competitors, products, service innovations and trends. Works with others, including management, to develop, communicate and enforce standards for proper documentation and organization of electronic files and data deliverables.
• Develops partnerships across the organization to define and implement experimental research designs and quantitative techniques using analytical tools. Serves as liaison to internal and external suppliers of customer and Agent data, and competitor insights. Serves as key contact with research suppliers.
• Maintains current knowledge of data analysis tools and trends. Identifies gaps in current services, proposes solutions and implements changes as appropriate. Identifies process improvements.
• Mentors less experienced staff.
• Conducts special research studies as directed.

Benefits

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
• Company-paid basic life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level