Sedgwick
Sr. Data Scientist
Sedgwick, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
Great Place to Work®
Most Loved Workplace®
Forbes Best-in-State Employer
Sr. Data Scientist
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To partner with stakeholders to identify, scope, and execute advanced analytics and data science projects; to design data modeling processes, build forecasting models, and share insights that inform and enable business decisions.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates with operations, information technology, and other stakeholders to identify and scope data science projects.
Designs and implements end-to-end ETL (extract, transform, load) data pipelines integrating data from multiple data sources.
Conducts data mining and statistical analysis for generating insights.
Partners with both business and IT leaders to influence how the organization approaches and meets business challenges of an evolving customer base and changing marketplace.
Prepares forecasting staffing models with high degree of accuracy and precision.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travel as required.
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science or related quantitative field; Advanced degree preferred.
Experience
Seven (7) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to include five (5) years of data modeling experience with solid background in the fundamentals of exploratory data analysis, forecasting, and predictive modeling.
Skills & Knowledge
Experience in design of data mining and machine learning algorithms for large datasets
Proficiency writing code in Python or R and documenting for reproducibility
Knowledge of modern cloud and data transformation tools such as Snowflake, Hex, dbt and Fivetran
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills which translate to business solutions
Ability to create and complete comprehensive model documentation
Ability to collaborate in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
TAKING CARE OF YOU
Entry-level colleagues are offered a world class training program with a comprehensive curriculum
An assigned mentor and manager that will support and guide you on your career journey
Career development and promotional growth opportunities
A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more
Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include –
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.
NEXT STEPS
If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification with instructions and a link to complete a recorded video interview. Upon completion and submission of the video interview, a recruiter will be in touch.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing – one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)
A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
Great Place to Work®
Most Loved Workplace®
Forbes Best-in-State Employer
Sr. Data Scientist
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To partner with stakeholders to identify, scope, and execute advanced analytics and data science projects; to design data modeling processes, build forecasting models, and share insights that inform and enable business decisions.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates with operations, information technology, and other stakeholders to identify and scope data science projects.
Designs and implements end-to-end ETL (extract, transform, load) data pipelines integrating data from multiple data sources.
Conducts data mining and statistical analysis for generating insights.
Partners with both business and IT leaders to influence how the organization approaches and meets business challenges of an evolving customer base and changing marketplace.
Prepares forecasting staffing models with high degree of accuracy and precision.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travel as required.
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science or related quantitative field; Advanced degree preferred.
Experience
Seven (7) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to include five (5) years of data modeling experience with solid background in the fundamentals of exploratory data analysis, forecasting, and predictive modeling.
Skills & Knowledge
Experience in design of data mining and machine learning algorithms for large datasets
Proficiency writing code in Python or R and documenting for reproducibility
Knowledge of modern cloud and data transformation tools such as Snowflake, Hex, dbt and Fivetran
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills which translate to business solutions
Ability to create and complete comprehensive model documentation
Ability to collaborate in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
TAKING CARE OF YOU
Entry-level colleagues are offered a world class training program with a comprehensive curriculum
An assigned mentor and manager that will support and guide you on your career journey
Career development and promotional growth opportunities
A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more
Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include –
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.
NEXT STEPS
If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification with instructions and a link to complete a recorded video interview. Upon completion and submission of the video interview, a recruiter will be in touch.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing – one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)