Associate Data Scientist

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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

Data Science is a driver of significant competitive advantage for Kemper and is critical to the organization’s success. As a member of the Kemper Auto Data Science team, this position is responsible for learning and for developing analytical solutions under supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the development of analytical solutions.
• Assists in developing and automating processes that can be deployed throughout the organization to solve reoccurring analytics needs.
• Communicates work progress and challenges, analytical insights, and results to the working team.
• Develops database, technical, and business knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other STEM fields with 0-2 years of experience in a data science environment.
• PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other STEM field with related industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in Python programming language (scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, scipy, matplotlib, etc.).
• Proficiency and experience with several modeling techniques such as generalized linear models, decision trees, ensemble learning, regularized models (ridge/lasso/nets), clustering, and neural networks.
• Some experience with natural language processing is preferred.
• Prior experience working with imbalanced datasets and AWS is a plus.
• Ability to work with various data formats. This includes relational databases (especially), delimited text files, data frames, and JSONs.
• Excellent overall communication skills, particularly possessing the ability to translate technical results for wide audiences.

The range for this position is $79600 to $132600. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.  This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)   

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 does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. 

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.  

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