Data Scientist (III or IV)

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 applications

Starting 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.