Digital Enablement Data Scientist

State Farm•Dunwoody, GA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

State Farm is seeking data scientists with experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other advanced analytics methods to support the growing demand for data science solutions across the organization. We are looking for talented, motivated individuals who will partner with business areas to help drive results for the enterprise via the development and adoption of AI/ML solutions. Applicants for this posting will be considered for a data scientist opening in Enterprise Technology – Data & AI (ET-D&AI). This area provides data science support for internal business partners at State Farm, including Agency, Marketing, and Digital Channel performance. State Farm is looking for data science professionals with experience in building AI/ML solutions to enhance customer engagement within our digital platform. At State Farm, we believe in fostering professional growth and development. As a data scientist at State Farm, you will have the opportunity to expand your analytic skill set across multiple development areas. In ET-D&AI you are a data science consultant, allowing you to improve your communication skills as you explain technical concepts to your business partners. The diverse range of projects you will work on will refine your knowledge in AI/ML topics, software development practices, and tool development for department use.

Requirements

Completed master’s or other advanced degree in an analytical field such as statistics, mathematics, economics, data science, quantitative marketing, operations research, industrial engineering, etc.
Minimum of 3+ years of predictive model building experience in a business environment
Experience in digital engagement, including AI/ML solution building and implementation in digital environments
Experience building advanced analytic solutions using generalized linear models and at least one of the following: time series analysis, cluster analysis, tree-based algorithms, or neural networks
Experience with designing, building, and implementing AI solutions (e.g., natural language processing, large language models, computer vision, generative AI)
Experience with at least one statistical programming language: Python, R, or SAS

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with experimental design concepts for business experiments
Experience with cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS) or Linux
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple, diverse stakeholders across business areas and leadership levels
Experience with gathering and interpreting business requirements for designing and scalable data science solutions in a regulatory environment (including but not limited to insurance, healthcare, and finance).

Responsibilities

Develop and validate advanced analytic models, designed experiments, and other data-driven solutions
Provide input into and/or build datasets to support AI/ML solution development
Collaborate with other team members on scoping solutions and project decision points
Present on technical topics to peers, leadership, and other stakeholders, including non-technical business partners
Lead/mentor other data scientists, interns, and other technical work teams
Make strategic recommendations on data collection, integration, and retention requirements, incorporating business requirements and knowledge of best practices
Serve as a peer reviewer to other model development teams
Establish and leverage a network of associates with business domain and data expertise
Instill a business-oriented mindset that delivers business outcomes for State Farm’s AI/ML portfolio
Assess model performance, investigate changes, and perform model updates as necessary

Benefits

Competitive Benefits, Pay and Bonus Potential
Volunteer opportunities: Get involved and give back to the community!
Continuing Education Support: We support opportunities for you to learn and grow!
A Learning Culture: Mentoring, Professional Designations, Employee Development, and more!
Exceptional 401k Plan
We embrace Diversity and Inclusion: We are one team, and it is simply the right thing to do!
Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.