Data Scientist at Kemper | Charlotte, North Carolina, USA | Rezi

Data Scientist at Kemper

Data Scientist

Kemper · Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

2 weeks ago

Data Scientist

Kemper · Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

18 days ago
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About the Role

As a member of the Kemper Auto Data Science team, this position is responsible for building and developing analytical solutions, especially in updating existing solutions. Data Science is a driver of significant competitive advantage for Kemper and is critical to the organization’s success.

Responsibilities

  • Independently designs and develops statistical models and analytical solutions.
  • Develops and automates analytical processes that can be deployed throughout the organization to solve recurring analytics needs.
  • Communicates project progress and challenges to the working team.
  • Develops database, technical, and business knowledge.
  • Documents modeling assumptions, methodology, code, and analytical results clearly and consistently.
  • Participates in model reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions with data science peers.

Requirements

  • Graduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other STEM field with 2-4 years of experience working in a data science/analytics environment.
  • PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other STEM field with related industry experience preferred.
  • Experience working with structured datasets from relational databases, delimited files, data frames, and other common data formats.
  • Ability to work independently on defined assignments while seeking guidance appropriately on complex or ambiguous problems.
  • Sponsorship is not accepted for this role.

Skills

  • Strong proficiency in Python, including experience with common data science libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, SciPy, and visualization libraries.
  • Proficiency writing and interpreting SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.
  • Solid understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning concepts, including model training, validation, performance evaluation, and interpretation.
  • Hands-on experience with common statistical and machine learning techniques, such as generalized linear models, regularized regression, tree-based models, ensemble methods, clustering, or neural networks.
  • Ability to write readable, maintainable, and well-documented Python code.
  • Excellent overall communication skills, particularly possessing the ability to translate technical results for wide audiences.
  • Experience with time series modeling techniques, such as ARIMA, forecasting, or trend analysis.
  • Prior experience in insurance, financial services, pricing, risk modeling, or a related analytical business environment is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with Git, GitLab, or other version control and collaborative development tools.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Databricks, or similar environments.
  • Exposure to MLOps concepts such as model packaging, version control, CI/CD workflows, reproducible pipelines, and model deployment.

Location

  • Alpharetta, Georgia
  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Dallas, Texas
  • Richards, TX
  • Alpharetta, GA

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Remote

Experience Level

  • 2-4 years of experience working in a data science/analytics environment

Education Level

  • Graduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other STEM field
  • PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other STEM field

Salary/Compensations

  • $93,300 to $155,200

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

About the Company

  • Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Equal Opportunity

  • Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles.