GIS and Climate Analytics Manager - San Francisco Tri-State P&C - Remote U.S.
About The Position
Milliman's San Francisco Tri-State Property and Casualty practice is seeking a highly experienced GIS and Climate Analytics Manager to lead and expand its geospatial and climate consulting practice within the insurance industry. This role involves leveraging scientific knowledge, programming expertise, and insurance industry experience to lead teams of geospatial professionals, data scientists, and actuarial analysts on projects related to geospatial data, climate risk, and insurance. The position is a pivot point between technical, business development, and management aspects of geospatial and climate analytics work, with a focus on supporting existing federal contracts and high-impact insurance consulting projects. The role reports to the lead Principal & GIS Consultant and directly supervises a small team. The ideal candidate will possess deep subject matter expertise in insurance, hands-on experience with catastrophe and climate modeling, and a proven track record of leading geospatial projects.
Requirements
- 10+ years of professional experience in GIS, climate, or catastrophe analytics, with a minimum of 5 years in the insurance industry (P&C or related lines).
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in insurance risk, catastrophe modeling, and climate analytics.
- Prepared to lead a team or previous managerial experience, including direct supervision of technical staff and peer review of work product.
- Hands-on experience with open-source geospatial and ESRI technology including Python scripting and spatial database management.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including experience with client management and business development.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across diverse environments, translating complex technical work into actionable concepts for clients.
- Must be a United States Citizen.
- Must have a primary residence in the United States.
- Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a United States Government-issued Public Trust security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or higher in Geographic Information Science, Environmental Science, Actuarial Science, or related field.
- Experience with commercial catastrophe and climate models.
- GIS Professional (GISP) certification.
- Prior experience supporting federal contracts or projects requiring security clearance.
- Familiarity with insurance product development, regulatory rate filings, and predictive analytics.
Responsibilities
- Manage, mentor, and develop the current team of three geospatial professionals providing technical guidance, career development, and performance management.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with actuaries, data scientists, and consultants across all Milliman offices and practice areas.
- Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities for consulting and product sales in geospatial and climate analytics.
- Lead and contribute to research and development (R&D) initiatives; write and publish thought leadership articles; present as a subject matter expert at industry conferences.
- Lead and contribute to proposal development, client pitches, and contract negotiations for new and existing clients.
- Serve as project and/or team lead for client engagements involving geospatial, climate, and catastrophe risk analysis—especially for large federal contracts (requiring U.S. citizenship and public trust clearance).
- Assist Principal & GIS Consultant with the Milliman PinPoint API product, including advising on product operations and development as they relate to GIS data assets and processing.
- Provide expert review and hands-on guidance for advanced spatial analysis, climate and catastrophe modeling, and integration of science into actuarial and financial analysis.
- Oversee the acquisition, processing, and visualization of geospatial, climate, and other scientific data.
- Ensure rigorous adherence to risk management and quality control standards.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
- 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
- Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
- Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
- Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
- Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
