Jobs · Mississippi

Data Science Director

HybridFull-time

About the role

The Data Sciences Director will lead a team to extract business-critical insights from complex data ecosystems, translating data into actionable strategies for the Executive Leadership Team. This role partners closely with Actuarial and Reporting departments while operating outside these traditional silos.

Responsibilities

  • Translate data into actionable strategies for the Executive Leadership Team
  • Leverage understanding of actuarial principles, financial performance drivers, and operational metrics to surface insights and uncover hidden trends
  • Propose innovative data interrogations that influence decision-making at the highest levels of the organization

Requirements

  • Strategic thinking of an Insurance Operations Manager
  • Analytical depth to manage a team
  • Experience in extracting business-critical insights from complex data ecosystems
  • Understanding of actuarial principles, financial performance drivers, and operational metrics
  • Ability to propose innovative data interrogations that influence decision-making

Qualifications

  • PhD in Statistics, Data Science, or related field
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in data science, analytics, or operations management
  • Proven track record of leading teams to deliver impactful insights and strategies
  • Strong communication skills to present findings to executive leadership

Skills

  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Team leadership and management
  • Financial modeling and performance analysis
  • Operational metrics and process improvement
  • Strategic planning and decision support

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including base salary and bonus potential
  • Flexible working arrangements to accommodate your needs
  • Health insurance and retirement benefits
  • Professional development opportunities

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role will work from one of our offices located in Ridgeland, MS; Little Rock, AR; Columbia, SC; Baton Rouge, LA; Gainesville, FL.

Company Information

This is not a remote role.

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