The Advanced Analytics Modeler translates raw data into actionable business information.

This role, in the Advanced Analytics Department, applies economic, quantitative, and statistical skills in the development of pricing, underwriting, sales, and claims models to achieve profitable growth and make sound business decisions across all areas of Sentry Insurance.

This position can be filled as an Advanced Analytics Modeler I or Advanced Analytics Modeler II based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

This position will be located at our Office in Stevens Point, WI in a hybrid work model and is not a fully remote opportunity.

For this position, Sentry does not offer employment to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas.

What You’ll Do

• Build comprehensive analytics solutions to improve business outcomes such as pricing accuracy, resource efficiencies, business workflows, and identification of trends and opportunities.

• Identify data sources and build raw data queries in Snowflake, SQL, or Python.

• Construct processes in Python to run raw data queries, perform data transformation, execute predictor and target variable calculations, and assemble final predictive modeling datasets.

• Apply data science tools and various statistical techniques such as regression, generalized linear models, gradient boosting and neural networks to build, validate, and implement models for solving business problems.

• Communicate with business stakeholders throughout the modeling process to account for relevant business considerations and align the solution with the business outcomes.

• Create data visualizations in Tableau to communicate model performance, variable importance, impacts, and other tools to assist end users in understanding and using the analytics solutions most effectively.

• Collaborate with modelers, actuaries, and data analysts in Advanced Analytics to review and share diverse ideas to improve analytics solutions.

• Monitor existing models and processes to ensure performance and data quality.

What It Takes

• Degree in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field. Master’s degree, a relevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent work experience preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of related work experience preferred.

• Experience in the insurance industry preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups and all organizational levels.

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical software tools, Python is preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of data extraction, validation, and practical application of statistical modeling techniques.

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office.

• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.

• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.

• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs

• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.