Data Analyst

Overview

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

Responsibilities

P&C Underwriting is seeking a data analyst on the Strategic Advancement Team. This role will provide an opportunity to demonstrate deep technical knowledge, own and support data processes and strategy to support New Business and Re-underwriting model threshold work, solve complex problems, collaborate with different business partners, and lead Portfolio Management data analysis initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Query and aggregate data sets from different sources/platforms to support business objectives.
• Conduct data analysis and field ad hoc data requests from business partners and leadership.
• Manage data quality to ensure accuracy in reporting, projection, and analytic efforts.
• Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) through dashboarding and reporting, often in collaboration with other areas.
• Collaborate on underwriting strategy within Underwriting & with Enterprise business partners.
• Support the creation of visualizations and maps using tools such as Python, Power BI, and GIS.
• Help develop and maintain automated reports and notebooks in cloud environments such as AWS SageMaker.
• Steward data methodologies and calculations to enhance consistency.
• Communicate findings clearly, with support, to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Identify and clarify data quality pain points and opportunities for improvements.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Coach peers on data processes and strategies.
• Ability to effectively utilize business intelligence data systems, models, financial/statistical resources, and analytical software applications in the creation of reports, charts, and visuals.
• Ability to summarize metrics for reporting and identify corrective actions.
• May apply specialized knowledge of research/statistical techniques.
• Establishes positive relationships and coordinates work across teams and departments.
• Ability to communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Incumbency: This position will have a 12-month incumbency period for a lateral move and a 6-month incumbency period for a promotional opportunity (beginning on the effective date of the position) which must be met before the employee can post for any other State Farm position. The incumbency period does not affect the at-will relationship between State Farm and the employee and does not create an employment contract, nor contractual rights.

WORK ARRANGEMENT: This position is a HYBRID role and will require some time spent in the office as well as time working from home. You must reside in the same state AND within miles of either Bloomington, Illinois; Dunwoody, Georgia; Richardson, Texas or Tempe, Arizona.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience navigating different generations of data structures.
• Experience working with or adjacent to data models.
• Proficient in BI Tooling (i.e., Power BI, Qlik, Quick Sight).
• Advanced skills within the Microsoft suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Master’s Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree in data Analytics or adjacent discipline

Desired

• Proficiency in SQL and Python
• Familiarity with AWS Suite and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Experience working in GitLab or other versioning software.
• Experience working with artificial intelligence or simulations
• Experience with fraud, arial imagery or telematics

Our Benefits

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $66,.83 - $,.00
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 10% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide % coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a (k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!