American Fidelity

Data Scientist

American Fidelity$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field required.
  • Expert in multiple statistical software such as R, Python, Julia, MATLAB, and libraries like scikit-learn.
  • Proficient in database languages including SQL.
  • Experience creating data visualizations/dashboards using tools like Tableau, Qlik, and Power BI.
  • Applied experience with machine learning on large datasets using Big Data technologies like Hadoop or Spark.
  • Expertise in deep learning and neural networks with frameworks like TensorFlow.
  • Strong background in optimization modeling and data architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Work with complex data sets to solve analysis problems and apply advanced analytical methods.
  • Engineer iterative analysis pipelines to provide scalable insights.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of data structures and advocate for necessary changes.
  • Research and implement analysis and forecasting methods to enhance product quality.
  • Model customer segmentation and behavior using predictive analytics and machine learning techniques.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work opportunity from the OKC Metro area.
  • Opportunity to work with large, complex datasets and advanced analytical methods.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and neural networks.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Work with large, complex data sets using to solve difficult, non-routine analysis problems, applying advanced analytical methods as needed to complete end-to-end analysis that includes data gathering and requirements specification, processing, analysis, ongoing deliverables, and presentations.

Engineer analysis pipelines iteratively to provide insights at scale. Develop comprehensive understanding of data structures and metrics, advocating for changes where needed in systems, products and processes.

Research and engineer analysis, forecasting, machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, artificial intelligence and optimization methods to improve the quality of products; example application areas include customer segmentation modeling and end-user behavioral modeling/prediction.

Technical Skills and Requirements:
  • Expert in multiple statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Julia, MATLAB, pandas) and associated data science libraries (scikit-learn).
  • Expert in database languages (e.g., SQL).
  • Experience creating meaningful data visualizations and/or interactive dashboards that communicate findings and business impacts using platforms such as Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, RShiny, plotly, and d3.js.
  • Applied experience with machine learning on large datasets using Big Data tools such as Apache's Hadoop or Spark
  • Expert in deep learning techniques and neural networks using languages such as as TensorFlow
  • Expert in multiple major programming language (C/C++. C#, Java, Python, etc.) or optimization modeling languages (AMPL, GAMS, AIMMS, OPL, etc.)
  • Experience with data science methods related to data architecture, data cleaning, data and feature engineering, and predictive analytics.
  • Strong background in modeling large scale discrete, nonlinear or stochastic mathematical optimization models and engineering efficient optimization algorithms.
  • Familiarity with natural language processing, machine learning, statistical modeling, predictive modeling, and hypothesis testing.
  • Familiarity working with both structured and unstructured data, including textual data.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptionally strong communication skills, including written, verbal and listening which can be deployed successfully when addressing entry level Colleagues to management to senior executives. This includes the ability to speak confidently in both business and technological surroundings and appropriately transliterate between the two.
  • Exceptional analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Exceptional understanding of business and business strategy.
  • Exceptional planning skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skill and ability to work autonomously.


Education:

Master's degree in related field required.

Location:

This is a hybrid position. Applicants must be located in OKC Metro area or willing to relocate.

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About American Fidelity

American Fidelity Assurance is an American private, family-owned life and health insurance company co-founded by C.W. and C.B. Cameron. It provides voluntary supplemental health insurance products and tax deferred annuities to education employees, auto dealerships, health care providers and municipal workers across the United States. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, AFA is a subsidiary of American Fidelity Corporation, which is owned by the founding Cameron family. The company has ranked on Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list 15 times, most recently in 2021. American Fidelity serves 1 million customers in 49 states. Since 1982, AFA has consistently been rated "A+" by A. M. Best. AFA has 2000 employees around the U.S. and the Chairman and CEO is Bill Cameron, the grandson of company co-founder C.W. Cameron. Headquarters: American Fidelity Assurance Company corporate headquarters is in the American Fidelity building, The Oklahoman newspaper building) located in north Oklahoma City just East off the Broadway Extension and Britton Road at 9000 Cameron Parkway.
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