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Data Scientist

Posted 6 Days Ago
In-Office
Boston, MA, USA
94K-155K Annually
Junior
In-Office
Boston, MA, USA
94K-155K Annually
Junior
Build and deploy predictive models and applied LLM solutions to support claims operations (fraud, subrogation, damage severity, triage, quality). Automate modeling pipelines, improve internal modeling capabilities and data infrastructure, monitor deployed solutions, and communicate technical results to non-technical stakeholders.
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Alpharetta, Georgia, Austin, Texas, Birmingham, Alabama, Boston, Massachusetts, CORP-Randolph-Chicago-IL, Dallas, Texas

Details

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. 

Position Summary:

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.

Position Summary:

The Kemper Claims Data Science team has an immediate opening for a Data Scientist to make lasting impact through building and deploying predictive models and applied LLM-based solutions. Candidates will work hybrid out of a local Kemper location.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Work as part of a team to build predictive models and applied LLMs designed to support the Kemper claims operation in areas such as fraud detection, subrogation identification, vehicle damage severity, adjuster triage and claims quality management.

  • Develop and automate predictive modeling processes that can be deployed through the organization to solve reoccurring analytics needs.

  • Contribute to the improvement of internal modeling capabilities and data infrastructure by suggesting and applying tweaks to existing processes.

  • Monitor deployed solutions and escalate as needed.

Position Qualifications:

  • Proficient in Python programming language (scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, scipy, 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.

  • Prior experience working with AWS is a plus.

  • Some experience with natural language processing is preferred.

  • Some experience working with LLMs via API is preferred but not required.

  • Ability to work with various data formats. This includes relational databases, delimited text files, data frames, and JSONs.

  • Excellent overall communication skills, especially the ability to translate technical results for non-technical audiences.

  • Graduate degree required in a quantitative field: Mathematics, Statistics, CS, Physics, MIS, Economics, Electrical Engineering, etc.

  • 2+ years’ experience in a data science/ predictive analytics environment preferred.

  • Self-directed and able to work with little supervision

  • Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity

  • The range for this position is $93,500 to $155,200.  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.)

  • This is a hybrid role and can be worked out of a local Kemper corporate location

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.  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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