Data Scientist

Data Scientist

At State Farm, we are driven by our commitment to being good neighbors, helping people, investing in communities, and making the world a better place. Join a top-performing team and make a positive impact!

Office Locations:

• Bloomington
• Atlanta
• Dallas
• Phoenix

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Qualified candidates near our hub locations should anticipate a hybrid work environment, balancing time between home and the office.

Why Join Our Data Science Team?

State Farm is dedicated to fostering the professional and analytical development of our team members. As a Data Scientist, you will hone your communication skills by collaborating with both technical and non-technical business partners, while staying abreast of the latest advancements in the data science landscape.

Note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

State Farm's Rating & Underwriting Modeling Team is expanding, seeking Data Scientists to develop advanced analytic solutions. You will partner with business areas to drive enterprise results through the creation and implementation of these solutions. This role supports the Property & Casualty Actuarial & Underwriting Modeling Department (PCM), developing models for insurance pricing and underwriting decisions.

Data Science at State Farm:

As a Data Scientist, you will act as a subject matter expert and consultant, promoting the use of analytics in decision-making across the organization. Your daily tasks may include:

• Developing and validating advanced analytic models.
• Building and providing input for datasets to support model development.
• Collaborating on solution scoping and project decisions.
• Presenting technical topics to diverse audiences, including leadership and non-technical partners.
• Leading and mentoring other Data Scientists, interns, and technical teams.
• Making strategic recommendations for data collection, integration, and retention.
• Serving as a peer reviewer for other model development teams.
• Tackling complex problems of varied scope.
• Building and leveraging a network of associates with domain and data expertise.
• Fostering a business-oriented mindset to guide the data science and research agenda.
• Contributing to the open-source community through software initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree or higher in an analytical field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, economics, data science, quantitative marketing, operations research, industrial engineering).
• Experience building advanced analytic models using generalized linear models and at least one of the following: time series analysis, cluster analysis, tree-based algorithms, or neural networks.
• Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language: SAS, R, or Python.

Preferred:

• Experience with cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS), Linux, and/or SQL.
• Strong communication skills and experience managing diverse stakeholders.

What You Can Expect:

Competitive candidates may undergo pre-employment testing and interviews.

Note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Our Benefits

State Farm prioritizes work-life balance with a standard 38:45-hour work week. The potential starting salary range is $102,000 - $163,000, with adjustments based on skills and experience. Additional yearly incentive pay of up to 15% is possible.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Compensation: Competitive pay, annual raises, and bonuses.
• Health & Wellbeing: Robust programs, with State Farm covering most healthcare premiums. Includes multiple medical plan options, 100% in-network preventative care coverage, vision, dental, telemedicine, and 24/7 mental health support.
• Professional Development: Industry-leading training, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Life Events: Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, financial workshops, and credit union services.
• Time Off: Generous policies including up to 20 days annually, parental leave, paid holidays, and more.
• Community Impact: Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company contributions up to 7%, and access to free financial advisors.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more details on benefits, locations, and the hiring process.

Key skills/competency

• Data Scientist
• Advanced Analytic Models
• Machine Learning
• Statistical Programming
• Python
• R
• SAS
• Generalized Linear Models
• Time Series Analysis
• Cluster Analysis