Data Scientist

MGIC • Milwaukee, WI

44d • Hybrid

About The Position

At MGIC, we take pride in knowing that what we do matters. As pioneers of private mortgage insurance, we help people achieve homeownership sooner - making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality. Our efforts have helped more than 14 million people get the keys to their own homes sooner than otherwise possible. Every position is critical to our company's success - from the analytical to the technical; from the innovative to the operational. The customer-facing roles to behind-the-scenes experts, we're all part of one team. We're an organization with a national footprint that's large enough to never lack for a new challenge, but small enough for an opportunity to make an impact and influence decisions. Come make a difference at MGIC. Hybrid position located in Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE Build and continually refine strategy for a state-of-the-art data and analytics solution at MGIC while working across the business to deliver a new level of analytics capabilities using new advanced tools, data and technologies.

Requirements

• Advanced interdisciplinary knowledge, including mathematics, statistics, and programming.
• Proficiency in data and statistical tools/languages such as Python and R.
• Experience applying machine learning methods to behavior prediction and market modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle ambiguous problems with minimal direction; naturally curious, proactive in exploring solution paths, and comfortable proposing new ideas to move work forward.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex analytical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders; highly collaborative and effective working with fellow data scientists and cross‑functional teams.
• Completion of a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Quantitative Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, or STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting and designing quantitative analytics utilizing advanced data models, both structured and unstructured.
• Participates in the continuous development and refinement of analytical vision, processes, and system approaches that support customer insights, market strategy, and competitive intelligence.
• Plans or participates in the planning of complex data and analytics strategy.
• Establishes scope and objectives and develops the strategy for completion.
• Collaborates with business decision makers and technical teams to develop and deploy analytical approaches that improve understanding of customer behavior, competitor footprint and market dynamics.
• Works to standardize development and use of computational services while communicating and educating end users on those services.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & pay-for-performance bonus
• Financial Benefits (401k with company match, profit sharing, HSA, wellness program)
• On-site Fitness Center and classes (corporate office)
• Paid-time off and paid company holidays
• Business casual dress

What This Job Offers

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