Predictive Analytics Manager

We are Farmers!We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers.Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn't just our business - it's our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ), Remote ( #LI-Remote )Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.Job SummaryFarmers Group (Woodland Hills, CA) seeks a Predictive Analytics Manager to be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of predictive analytics through the application of advanced statistical and analytical techniques in order to deliver data driven insights supporting business objectives. Specific duties include: use appropriate statistical and mathematic modeling techniques to address business needs, such as solving a problem with the appropriate level of analysis, and not over engineering a process if not necessary (5%); contribute to the continuous improvement of the statistical and mathematic modeling process, an internal process that can always be improved by adding best practice or updating steps (5%); contribute to the development of new modeling techniques and procedures by research and testing of custom codes on new techniques to solve problems (15%); perform appropriate evaluation of model performance (5%); develop various statistical and mathematic programs including predictor and response variable programs (10%); review statistical and mathematic programs to ensure they conform to quality standards by reviewing completed work with the internal team and any applicable audits (10%); communicate statistical and mathematic models to audiences outside of the department, coordinate with business leads to develop understanding, engagement, and branding by creating and presenting dashboards, PowerPoint decks and visualizations (10%); continuously deepen knowledge of insurance industry practices across multiple disciplines by conducting online research and attending local user groups and conferences (5%); provide thought leadership for business issues facing moderate degrees of complexity (10%); review results from their analyses or from junior modelers' analyses and make recommendations to R&D management (20%); perform other functions, such as efficiency improvement in various processes, as assigned (5%). Option to work remotely with required travel to local offices as needed, if within 50 miles of remote worksite..Position requires a Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Statistics, Data Science, Quantitative Finance, or a closely related field of study, 3 years of experience in the job offered, or as a Data Science Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Predictive Analyst, Senior Predictive Analyst, or similar position in predictive analytics. Must have 3 years of experience with each of the following: programming in SAS, R and Python; VBA programming; and programming and using database tools SQL and Power BI. Specific experience must also include: data cleaning and validation (identifying outliers, exceptions, and inconsistencies); data quality control and visualization; statistical and predictive modeling techniques including machine learning, probability networks, association rules, clustering, linear regression, generalized linear modeling, time series, and decision trees; neural networks and their application to business decisions; and working in cross-functional teams. Option to work remotely with required travel to local offices as needed, if within 50 miles of remote worksite.Full time position. Apply by submitting your resumes at Farmers.com/Careers, Job ID: 24556.#LI-DNILIXfarmers1#nodice#LI-DNP#I-DNIBenefits * Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.*

Annual rate of pay: $106,500* Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)* 401(k)* Medical * Dental * Vision * Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts * Life Insurance * Paid Time Off * Paid Parental Leave * Tuition Assistance * For more information, review "What we offer" on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offerJob Location(s): US - CA - WdlndHills-6303Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.