Liberty Mutual

Lead Data Scientist: Claims and Service DS Knowledge & Development Solutions

Liberty Mutual$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or related fields; or master's with 6 years; or bachelor's with 8 years of experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in predictive analytics and statistical diagnostics.
  • Proven ability to present complex data insights clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Strong relationship-building skills inside and outside the organization.
  • Advanced knowledge of predictive tools and methodologies.
  • Comprehensive understanding of business drivers and market context.
  • Strong training and mentorship capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Own the Generative AI and ML portfolio for KDS in collaboration with leadership.
  • Identify and prioritize AI/ML use cases to enhance knowledge discovery and learning outcomes.
  • Design and evaluate predictive models and GenAI applications.
  • Apply full-stack data science practices across the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate across teams to transition solutions from concept to implementation.
  • Develop measurement strategies for assessing model performance and business impacts.
  • Provide mentorship and thought leadership on AI/ML designs and implementation.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule for local candidates (in-office 2 days/week).
  • Occasional remote work opportunities.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Focus on innovative AI/ML solutions in a supportive framework.
Full Job Description
Description

The Claims and Service AI Enablement team is hiring a Data Scientist to own Generative AI and machine learning support for Knowledge & Development Solutions (KDS). This role will partner with KDS stakeholders to design, build, evaluate, and scale AI/ML solutions across knowledge management, training, content delivery, and employee enablement.

 

KDS helps Liberty Mutual deliver the right content to the right audience at the right time through contextual knowledge, guided learning, learning experience design, training operations, and knowledge-centered support. This role will apply predictive modeling, Rapid experimentation & prototyping, GenAI, RAG, traditional ML, and evaluation to improve how employees find, learn, and use information.

 

**Candidates who live within 50 miles of Boston, MA; Portsmouth, NH; Seattle, WA; Columbus, OH; or Plano, TX will follow a hybrid schedule, coming into the office two days per week. Otherwise, this role is remote with occasional travel.**

 

Responsibilities:

  • Own the Generative AI and ML portfolio for KDS in partnership with KDS leaders
  • Identify, prioritize, and deliver AI/ML use cases that improve knowledge discovery, content effectiveness, learning outcomes, and employee enablement.
  • Design, build, and evaluate predictive models, GenAI applications, semantic search, RAG solutions, and analytical tools.
  • Apply full-stack data science practices from problem framing and data exploration through modeling, evaluation, deployment partnership, measurement, and optimization.
  • Partner with KDS, Technology, Engineering, Architecture, UX, Compliance, and business stakeholders to move solutions from concept to production-minded implementation.
  • Define and implement measurement strategies to assess model performance, adoption, operational efficiency, content quality, training impact, and business outcomes.
  • Provide technical mentorship and thought leadership on AI/ML solution design, evaluation, experimentation, and scalable implementation patterns.

 

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

  • Full-stack data science experience, including problem framing, data exploration, modeling, evaluation, deployment partnership, measurement, and optimization.
  • Expert-level Python development with strong object-oriented design, modular architecture, and engineering best practices.
  • Proven experience building machine learning, predictive modeling, statistical, Generative AI, or data science solutions that solve real business problems.
  • Strong understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning ML, experimentation, and evaluation.
  • Experience with GenAI, LLM-based applications, Q&A, chat, embeddings, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, or AI-assisted workflows.
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data, including operational data, behavioral data, documents, knowledge articles, training materials, communications, or other enterprise content.
  • Strong ML Ops experience, including experimentation, model lifecycle management, monitoring, observability, governance, and production readiness.
  • Ability to partner with non-technical stakeholders, understand complex workflows, and translate ambiguous needs into practical, measurable AI/ML solutions.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to Product, business, engineering, and leadership audiences
Qualifications
  • Broad knowledge of predictive analytic techniques and statistical diagnostics of models.
  • Advanced knowledge of predictive toolset; reflects as expert resource for tool development.
  • Demonstrated ability to exchange ideas and convey complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to establish and build relationships within and outside the organization.
  • Ability to give effective training and presentations to management and other groups.
  • Ability to use results of analysis to persuade team, department management or senior management to a particular course of action.
  • Broad knowledge of business drivers and market context.
  • Has a value driven perspective with regard to understanding of work context and impact.
  • Competencies typically acquired through a Ph.D. degree (in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Actuarial Science or other scientific field of study) and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, a Master`s degree (scientific field of study) and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or may be acquired through a Bachelor`s degree (scientific field of study) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

About Liberty Mutual

Since 1912, Liberty Mutual Insurance have committed theirselves to providing broad, useful and competitively-priced insurance products and services to meet their customers' ever-changing needs. Their delivery on this commitment is the reason they're now the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2012 direct premium written according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Liberty Mutual Careers

Join the vibrant team at Liberty Mutual, a leading global insurance company, where your career is in your hands. At Liberty Mutual, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation. With a variety of job opportunities across multiple fields, this is where your professional journey can truly flourish.

Work You’ll Do

At Liberty Mutual, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to empowering people to live safer, more secure lives. Whether you’re interested in a position in claims handling, underwriting, or customer service, you’ll find a platform here to enhance your skills and push the boundaries of what you can achieve.

Explore Our Job Opportunities

Liberty Mutual offers a range of career paths for both seasoned professionals and those just starting out. Our internship programs provide invaluable hands-on experience, helping to bridge the gap between education and full-time employment. For those seeking to grow their career, we offer positions that challenge and inspire, backed by benefits that support both professional and personal growth.

Innovate with Us

Innovation is at the heart of Liberty Mutual. We encourage our team to bring fresh ideas that drive industry leadership and improve customer experiences. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals who are keen on developing solutions that lead the market.

Develop Your Career

Liberty Mutual is deeply invested in the professional development of its employees. With comprehensive diversity training and leadership programs, we prepare you to take on leadership roles within the company. Networking opportunities within the company can lead to mentorship and further career advancement.

Benefits of Joining Liberty Mutual

Working at Liberty Mutual comes with numerous benefits. From competitive salaries to health and wellness programs, we ensure our team members are well taken care of. More than just a job, a position at Liberty Mutual is a stepping stone to a fulfilling career.

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