Great American Insurance Group is offering an exciting opportunity for a Jr Data Scientist to join its team in a fully remote role. This position is ideal for an early-career data professional who wants to apply analytical and data science skills to real-world business challenges while growing within a well-established insurance organization. With a salary range of $75,000–$85,000 per year, this could be a strong opportunity for candidates looking to build their career in data science.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Great American Insurance Group |
| Role | Jr Data Scientist |
| Qualification | Relevant degree or equivalent background in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field |
| Job Location | Remote – United States |
| Salary | $75,000–$85,000 USD per year |
| Work Type | Remote |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Junior / Entry-Level |
| Industry | Insurance / Financial Services |
Job Description
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities
- Assists in analyzing large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
- Designs, develops, and deploys predictive models for underwriting, pricing, claims, and customer retention.
- Assists with designing and implementing data pipelines and automated reporting tools.
- Participates in collaborating with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and product teams to translate business problems into data science solutions.
- Assists with communicating data insights and recommendations to leadership through compelling data storytelling and visualization.
- Monitors and maintains model performance and ensures data quality and integrity.
- Participates in driving innovation by exploring new data sources, modeling techniques, and technologies to enhance business performance.
- Participates in collaborating with data engineers to ensure data quality, accessibility, and scalability.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science , or a related quantitative field or equivalent work experience is required. PhD preferred.
Experience: No prior work experience is required.
Scope of Job/Qualifications:
- Proficient in techniques for optimizing models, machine learning, and in analytical programming languages.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and data pipeline tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt).
- Familiar with geospatial data, telematics, or catastrophe modeling.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and dashboard development.
- Develops and maintains an understanding of the organization’s business and technology operations.
- Developing knowledge of department policies and procedures.
- Developing knowledge of industry trends and technologies to continuously improve data modeling and insights as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements and model governance in insurance.
Selection Process
- Application and resume screening
- Initial recruiter or HR interview
- Technical/data science assessment or interview
- Hiring manager interview
- Final interview and evaluation
- Job offer and onboarding
How to Apply
- Review the Jr Data Scientist job requirements.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your data science, analytics, programming, and technical skills.
- Submit your application through the official Great American Insurance Group careers page or job application portal.
- Complete any required assessments or interview stages.
- Monitor your email for updates from the recruiting team.
- If selected, complete the offer and onboarding process.
