Analytics Analyst
Salary range: $77,450.00 - $123,921.00 annually + bonus + benefits. The posted range is for the Analytics Analyst II level; other seniority levels (I, III) may be considered based on qualifications and experience.
Hybrid work model requiring in-office days each week. Open to candidates residing within commuting distance of Columbus, OH or Charleston, WV.
About the role
Act as an internal consultant to enable better business decisions by collecting and integrating data, building statistical models, and designing solutions for predicting and monitoring the impact of business decisions. This role focuses on data engineering, dataset design, and analytical modeling support, serving as a critical bridge between raw insurance data and actionable pricing insights. The analyst partners closely with actuarial, product, underwriting, and analytics teams to ensure pricing models are built on accurate, well-structured, and scalable data.
Responsibilities
- Meet with internal analytics consultants or business partners to understand analytics needs and propose solutions.
- Develop an active understanding of available internal and external data sources; identify, collect, and integrate data needed to address business problems.
- Create reports or data views to support business partners.
- Build predictive models (linear and non-linear regression, decision trees, etc.) of consumer behavior (loss costs, marketing response, conversion, fraud, etc.) or other relevant target variables.
- Create new solutions or enhance existing tools to simulate and monitor the impact of business decisions.
- Develop skills in prioritization, organization, decision-making, time management, and verbal/written communication.
- Establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
- Provide clear documentation as part of governance processes.
- Work closely with the Data Services unit to maximize the value of existing solutions and provide guidance on incorporating new elements.
- Perform ad hoc analyses or reporting to support business partners.
- Improve data extractions and processes related to essential functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, actuarial science, or computer science; other majors may be acceptable with a strong mathematics background. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of four years of experience in the insurance or banking industry in a technical role (actuarial, marketing research, etc.) is preferred.
- Experience working with large datasets using SQL and/or SAS.
- Experience conducting regression analyses using SAS, R, or other statistical software.
- Knowledge of insurance terminology and ratemaking is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with data visualization software (Tableau) preferred.
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-provided life and income protection plans
- Company incentive bonus program eligibility
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% company match up to 7% of annual salary
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
- Flexible Work Arrangements (hybrid and remote depending on the role)