Data Scientist (Hybrid)
Otsego County, NY - USA
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Job Summary
The Data Scientist independently applies advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems and support organizational decision-making. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining predictive models analyzing complex datasets and delivering actionable insights aligned with business objectives. The Data Scientist collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to support analytical initiatives and recommend data-driven approaches to business challenges. This position may provide technical guidance to Associate Data Scientists and supports analytical best practices within the department.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design develop test deploy and maintain predictive and analytical models.
- Perform advanced exploratory analysis feature engineering model evaluation and statistical analysis to support analytical initiatives.
- Manage model lifecycle activities including validation monitoring documentation and periodic retraining to ensure model effectiveness and reliability.
- Collaborate with data engineers and business partners to support scalable analytical workflows and processes.
- Design and evaluate experiments (e.g. A/B tests) to measure model and business performance.
- Analyze complex datasets to develop actionable insights and recommendations that support operational and business decisions.
- Support the identification of analytical opportunities and contribute to data-driven solutions for business challenges.
- Document analytical processes model assumptions and results to support reproducibility and governance standards.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and provide guidance to Associate Data Scientists as appropriate.
- Stay informed on emerging data science tools techniques and industry best practices.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in applied mathematics data science/analytics computer science statistics or related field and 4 years of experience in insurance analytics or data science.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Proficiency in SQL Python or R (Python preferred) and machine learning techniques.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Ability to explain technical concepts and analytical findings to non-technical audiences.
- Understanding of statistical analysis model evaluation and responsible modeling practices.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau preferred.
- Familiarity with software engineering cloud platforms or database systems is a plus.
Market Range: 14 / Exempt / 40 hours per week / Hybrid - 2 days in office
Salary: $86136 - $143560
Accepting applications through: 9/3/26
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance, or NYCM to its friends and policyholders, sells property/casualty insurance in upstate New York. With offices in Amsterdam, Buffalo, Edmeston, and Sherburne, the company specializes in personal auto coverage but also offers homeowners and umbrel ... View more