Data Scientist (III or IV)

Job Description

About the Role

Donegal Insurance Group has an opening for a Data Scientist (III or IV). The Data Scientist is responsible for developing predictive models and complex analytical solutions.

This position may be preformed remotely or onsite at our Marietta, PA corporate office.

Job Summary

Develop predictive models and complex analytical solutions in support of Underwriting, Pricing, Claims, and Marketing.

Provide requirements or build tools to integrate analytical solutions to enhance decision-making and/or refine operations

Interpret results from multiple sources using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining

Design, develop, and implement business solutions for the organization

Prepare big data, implement data models and develop database to support the business solutions

Work on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms.

Serve as a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.

Responsibilities and Duties

Identify business trends and problems through complex big data analysis

Use various quantitative modeling techniques to analyze company specific experience and external data to better market, price, and underwrite company products

Develop financial and/or quantitative models to gauge the impact of corporate decisions

Ensure duties are performed in adherence to all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations

Comply with guidelines, policies, and directives outlined in the company handbook and department manuals

Provide timely, courteous, and quality customer service to customers

Clearly demonstrate commitment and participation to team goals and objectives

Reliable attendance and punctuality

Qualifications and Skills

Experience dependent on the level of Data Scientist. The current opening requires a minimum of 3 years of experience, at least 5 years experience preferred

Experience working with property/casualty insurance preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Data & Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or related field

Master’s Degree or continuing education in a similar field preferred

PC skills to include:

Python

A Python model framework (Sklearn, Keras, H2O, Tensorflow, etc.)

Flask / Django exposure (or other web development framework exposure) for deployment focused role

Pandas package (+ data wrangling skills)

Additional preferred skills:

SQL

Docker

Linux command line

git

Data visualization

Hardware requirements

Database platforms

Industry specific software applications applicable to performance of position responsibilities

Microsoft Office applicationsStarting Pay: The pay range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000 annually. The specific offer will vary based on an applicant's education, qualifications, professional experience, skills, abilities, and any applicable designations/certifications. The posted pay range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience. The pay range may also be adjusted based on an applicant's geographic location.

The base pay is just one component of Donegal's total compensation package for employees. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Application deadline to apply is March 14, 2025. For full consideration, applications must be received by the deadline; however, the posting will be kept open until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit your resume and online application

Competitive Benefits Package

Donegal Insurance Group offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, permanent positions including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Available to you and your dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month after start date.

401(k) with the first 3% matched at 100%: the next 6% is matched at 50%

Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick days, paid holidays, & bereavement days

Career Development: Including college partnership discounts and industry designation(s) reimbursements

Additional benefits include company-paid basic life insurance; short & long-term disability insurance; employee stock purchase plan; and employee assistance program (EAP). Learn more about our full benefit offerings by visiting our Benefits page.

Who We Are

Donegal Insurance Group provides commercial and personal insurance products through a network of independent agents in 21 states and across several regions of the U.S. In Texas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona, business is conducted under the Mountain States Insurance Group name; and in Michigan, business is conducted under the Michigan Insurance name.

Headquartered in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, along with four (4) regional offices located in: Athens, GA, Grand Rapids, MI, Albuquerque, NM, and Glen Allen, VA, our steady growth and successes have allowed us to establish a culture of which we're proud. Check out our Glassdoor profile where our rating speaks for itself:

By joining the Donegal family, you would be joining a team of dedicated, hard-working employees, all with a common goal of providing peace of mind to our policyholders and being There when it matters most.™.

Work Arrangement

With each department and position being different, the work arrangement for a specific position will be reviewed with candidates during a initial phone screening. For a position not requiring an onsite expectation at one of our offices, the ideal candidate must live within our Donegal footprint. Current approved states are: AL, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, and, WV. (Please note, this list is subject to change without notice.)

E-Verify

Donegal Insurance Group participates in E-Verify in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. If you reside in one of the listed states, please review the "Notice of E-Verify Participation" and the "Right to Work Poster" on the links below:

Notice of E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish)

Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish)

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