Director, Data Science: Specialty Product Design and Modeling Team

About the role

This is a Director level position reporting to the Specialty Senior Director. The role consists of two core components:

• Frontier Program Representation: Serve as the primary Specialty Data Science representative on the cross-functional effort to transform US Retail Markets Personal Lines through radical simplification.
• Research: Advance the science of Specialty pricing by researching new modeling techniques, evaluating novel data sources, and improving segmentation.

Responsibilities

Own Specialty's voice on Frontier — ensure our requirements are heard, documented, and built correctly across a multi-year transformation.
Become the expert on all Specialty rating programs: coverages, rating structures, data definitions, and pipelines.
Connect the dots across Product, Technology, Delivery, and Actuarial teams — keep work moving and surface problems early.
Research emerging modeling techniques, test new variables, and identify data sources that sharpen our competitive edge.
Flex across the Specialty team to support high-priority modeling and analytical work.
Tell the story — communicate complex technical work clearly to senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Advanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field preferred; Bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience considered. 6–8 years of relevant insurance experience preferred.

Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of predictive analytic techniques and statistical model diagnostics. Proficiency in predictive modeling tools (e.g., Python, SAS, Emblem). Strong understanding of data sources, rating systems, and Specialty Lines business context (lines, systems, pricing plans).

Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly — verbally, visually, and in writing — across varied audiences and stakeholder levels. Skilled at building relationships and driving alignment across large, cross-functional teams. Ability to use data and analysis to influence teams, department management or senior management to a particular course of action. Broad knowledge of business drivers and market context. Has a value driven perspective with regard to understanding of work context and impact. Competencies typically acquired through a Ph.D. degree (in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Actuarial Science or other scientific field of study) and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree (scientific field of study) and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or may be acquired through a Bachelor’s degree (scientific field of study) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits.

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