Decision Science Analyst Senior - Software Development (Remote)
Company: USAA
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: January 18, 2023
Job Description:
Purpose of Job USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate
the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and
their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to
innovative thinking at every level.
This role is in support of existing P&C Pricing Modernization
efforts. The P&C Pricing Modernization team works with both
Data Modernization and Policy Modernization to ensure that the
tools/data being developed are designed appropriately for the needs
of P&C Pricing. This role will work as a part of this team to
set up our Earnix Price-It rating environment, develop/validate
requirements, develop modernized processes, and implement Pricing
Modernization capabilities.
Provide decision support for business areas across the enterprise.
Staff in this area will be responsible for applying mathematical
and statistical techniques and/or innovative /quantitative
analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make 'insight to
action' recommendations to answer business objectives and drive
change. The essence of work performed by the Decision Science
Analyst involves gathering, manipulating and synthesizing data
(e.g., attributes, transactions, behaviors, etc.), models and other
relevant information to draw conclusions and make recommendations
resulting in implementable strategies. Job Requirements
- Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem
from business activities and the job role.
- Ensures risks associated with business activities are
effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
- Follows written risk and compliance policies, standards, and
procedures for business activities.
- Leverages advanced business, analytical and technical knowledge
to participate or lead discussions with cross functional teams to
understand and collaborate highly complex business objectives and
influence solution strategies.
- Applies advanced analytical techniques to solve business
problems that are typically medium to large scale with significant
impact to current and/or future business strategy.
- Applies innovative and scientific/quantitative analytical
approaches to draw conclusions and make 'insight to action'
recommendations to answer the business objective and drive the
appropriate change
- Translates recommendation into communication materials to
effectively present to various levels of management.
- Incorporates visualization techniques to support the relevant
points of the analysis and ease the understanding for less
technical audiences.
- Identifies and gathers the relevant and quality data sources
required to fully answer and address the problem for the
recommended strategy through testing or exploratory data analysis
(EDA).
- Integrates/transforms disparate data sources and determines the
appropriate data hygiene techniques to apply.
- Thoroughly documents assumptions, methodology, validation and
testing to facilitate peer reviews and compliance
requirements.
- Understands and adopts emerging technology that can affect the
application of scientific methodologies and/or quantitative
analytical approaches to problem resolutions.
- Succinctly delivers analysis/findings in a manner that conveys
understanding, influences various levels of management, garners
support for recommendations, drives business decisions, and
influences business strategy.
- Provides subject matter expertise in operationalizing
recommendations.
- Remains informed on current data and analytics trends, (Ex:
Cloud, Data Mining, Python, Neural Networks, Sensor data, IoT,
Streaming/NRT data)
- Identifies opportunities to continue to learn in the data and
analytics space, whether informal (E.g., Coursera, Udemy, Kaggle,
Code Up, etc) or formal (E.g. Certifications or advanced
coursework).Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in quantitative analytics field such as
Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences,
Operations Research, Data and/or Business Analysis, Data Science or
other quantitative discipline; OR 4 years of related experience in
statistics, mathematics or quantitative analytics (in addition to
the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in
lieu of degree.
- 6 years of data & analytics experience OR a minimum of 4 years
of data & analytics experience and up to 2 years of progressive
functional business relevant experience within the respective
industry of responsibility (i.e. P&C, Bank, Finance, Marketing
etc.) for a total of 6 years combined experience OR advanced degree
in quantitative analytics field such as Economics, Finance,
Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Operations Research,
Data and/or Business Analysis, Data Science or other quantitative
discipline and 4 years of experience in data/analytics or
functional business experience within the respective industry of
responsibility (i.e. P&C, Bank, Finance, Marketing, etc.).
- Demonstrates advanced skills in mathematical and statistical
techniques and approaches used to drive fact-based
decision-making.
- Advanced knowledge of data analysis tools, data visualization,
developing analysis queries and procedures in SQL, SAS, BI tools or
other analysis software, and relevant industry data & methods and
ability to connect external insights to business problems.
- Experience with new and emerging data sets, and incorporation
(data wrangling, data munging) into new insights.Preferred
Experience:
- Degree in Computer Science.
- Strong programming skills (Python, R, VBA).
- Experience implementing the SDLC (Software Development Life
Cycle).
- Proven team leadership, including QA testing others work.
- P&C Insurance experience.The above description reflects the
details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of
the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of
all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market
data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You
are paid within the salary range based on your experience and
market position. The salary range for this position is: $97,200 -
$175,000 (this does not include geographic differential it may be
applied based on your work location). Employees may be eligible for
pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual
performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
Shift premium: will be addressed on an individual-basis for
applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core
hours. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits
to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These
benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans,
401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption
assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid
volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our
career path planning and continuing education assists employees
with their professional goals. Please click on the link below for
more details. USAA Total Rewards Relocation assistance is not
available for this position. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran.
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