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Senior Data Science Consultant, Insurance - RemoteRequisition Number
R7828 Senior Data Science Consultant, Insurance - Remote (Open)Location
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CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the leading personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the United States. Here, every employee shapes our mission. We build innovative, human-centered solutions that help AAA members prevent, prepare for, and recover from life's uncertainties. You will join a collaborative, inclusive culture where your strengths have room to grow and your ideas can drive real impact. Step into a role where you can contribute to our shared success through meaningful work.
We are actively hiring for a Senior Data Science Consultant, Insurance - Remote
Your Role:
This Data Scientist role offers the opportunity to help CSAA Insurance Group anticipate and prepare for the future of the insurance industry. In this highly strategic position, you will build and apply advanced simulation models to explore emerging trends and their potential impact over the next decade. Your work will help leaders evaluate scenarios, test assumptions, and make informed decisions about how CSAA can adapt, grow, and continue serving members in a rapidly changing marketplace.
This role is ideal for a seasoned data science professional with deep expertise in modeling, simulation, AI, data analysis, and programming, along with the ability to translate complex findings into clear business recommendations. You will work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to design simulation frameworks, interpret results, communicate assumptions and limitations, and influence decisions that may shape CSAA’s long-term strategy. Beyond delivering high-impact analytics, this person will help strengthen CSAA’s internal simulation capabilities by mentoring others and advancing the broader data science community.
Your Work:
Lead the design, development, and validation of simulation models (discrete-event, agent-based, system dynamics, or hybrid).
Translate business or operational problems into robust simulation frameworks.
Conduct scenario analysis, what-if studies, optimization, and risk analysis.
Interpret simulation results and large datasets, delivering actionable insights to executive and technical audiences to support decision-making.
Guide business users on model assumptions, limitations, and best practices.
Coach and mentor junior consultants and review modeling work for quality and rigor.
Support problem understanding and solution design, including proposals and executive presentations.
Partner closely with data governance, model governance, and regulatory compliance teams.
Key partner to the business, advising and making actionable recommendations with significant impact.
Play key roles cross-functionally with data, IT, governance, legal, and business.
Take a leading role in shaping the culture of data science community in CSAA.
Required Experience, Education and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in STEM or bachelor’s degree with an equivalent combination of relevant education.
Requires 10 years related professional experience with transferrable skills.
Experience in developing data pipelines for simulations and data science models.
Experience with fostering the culture of data scientist community.
Master-level tool knowledge (e.g., SQL, Python, AWS, DataRobot, AnyLogic, and other simulation tools).
Deep knowledge in AI, data mining, data evaluation, and proficiency in compiling an effective and comprehensive modeling dataset.
Strong communication skills to explain model insights to technical partners, business partners, and corporate leaders.
Master-level data science industry knowledge and knowledge of the insurance marketplace.
What would make us excited about you?
Master's degree
CPCU, ACAS or FCAS
Extensive knowledge of various insurance operations: pricing, product, claims, marketing, and underwriting
History of thought leadership in modeling, including publishing, speaking at conferences, or contributing to industry collaborations.
Considered a leader in the field of modeling with a history of publishing articles and books, contributing to research and speaking at conferences and webinars.
Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., supporting employee resource groups, mentoring employees, volunteering, joining cross-functional projects).
Champions our cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.).
Demonstrates a company ownership mindset, thinking beyond boundaries of their own area.
Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings.
Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc.
Please note we are hiring for this role remote anywhere in the United States with the following exceptions: Hawaii and Alaska.
Why Choose a Career at CSAA IG?
At CSAA IG, we are a mission-driven organization proudly committed to empowering our members, our employees, and our communities to thrive.
Recognition: We offer a total compensation package, annual bonus eligibility for most roles, 401(k) with a company match, and so much more! Read more about what we offer and what it is like to be a part of our dynamic team at https://careers.csaainsurance.aaa.com/us/en/benefits.
Career Growth: We believe in growth for everyone. Here at CSAA IG, leaders and mentors partner with employees to align interests, unlock development opportunities, and support long‑term success.
Flexible Workplace: We embrace a remote-first culture through our Flexible Workplace. Most employees hold Home-Flex roles, working primarily from home, often with the flexibility to work from various locations including CSAA offices. Our flexible workplace empowers you to balance remote work with intentional in‑person moments that deepen connection and collaboration.
Inclusion and Belonging: An inclusive and welcoming workplace is the cornerstone of our success. By fostering an environment where people feel valued and heard, we deepen our ability to understand and meet the unique needs of our members. This strengthens innovation and enhances our products and services, giving us a competitive edge in the market.
Sustainability: As climate change leads to more frequent and severe weather events, we are taking bold action to build more resilient communities and reduce our environmental impact. Submit your application to be considered. We communicate via email, so check your inbox and/or your spam folder to ensure you don’t miss important updates from us.
CSAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or other limitations. If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]
If you apply and are selected to continue in the recruiting process, we will schedule a preliminary call with you to discuss the role and will disclose during that call the available salary/hourly rate range based on your location. Factors used to determine the actual salary offered may include location, experience, or education.
CSAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
CSAA Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required:
Master-level tool knowledge (e.g., SQL, Python, R, AWS, DataRobot, other systems)
Depth knowledge data mining, data evaluation and proficiency in compiling an effective and comprehensive modeling dataset
Create innovative ways to mine and use data, including semi-structured or unstructured data
Master-level statistical, ML, GenAI and LLM modeling skills through development, deployment, monitoring
Key partner with data governance, model governance and regulatory compliance
Deep understanding of responsible AI principles for GenAI, including governance, compliance, legal, and ethical considerations; ability to influence internal policy around GenAI
Key partner to the business, advising and making actionable recommendations with significant impact
Play important role cross-functional with data, IT, governance, legal and business
Take a leading role in shaping the culture of data science community in CSAA
Master-level data science industry knowledge and knowledge of the insurance marketplace
Strong communication skills to explain model insights to technical partners, business partners and corporate leaders
Considered a leader in the field of modeling with a history of publishing articles and books, contributing to research and speaking at conferences and webinars
Education
Required
Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Bachelor’s degree with an equivalent combination of relevant education
Preferred:
Master's degree
CPCU, ACAS or FCAS
Experience
Required:
Requires 10 years related professional experience with transferrable skills
7 years of post-bachelor experience developing statistical, ML, GenAI and LLM Models
Lead cross-functional MLOps projects in insurance or financial services
Experience with developing GenAI models with unstructured data
Experience with fostering the culture of data scientist community
Preferred
Extensive knowledge in various insurance operations: pricing, product, claims, marketing and underwriting
Experience shaping GenAI adoption across company
Track record of thought leadership in GenAI, including publishing, speaking at conferences, or contributing to industry collaborations
Familiarity with responsible AI frameworks and ability to influence internal processes and standards related to GenAI adoption
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent combination of relevant education
- 10 years related professional experience with transferrable skills
- 7 years post-bachelor experience developing statistical, ML, GenAI and LLM models
- Experience developing data pipelines for simulations and data science models
- Master-level tool knowledge (SQL, Python, R, AWS, DataRobot, AnyLogic, other simulation tools)
- Master-level statistical, ML, GenAI and LLM modeling skills including development, deployment, and monitoring
- Experience leading cross-functional MLOps projects in insurance or financial services
- Experience developing GenAI models with unstructured data
- Depth knowledge in data mining, data evaluation and compiling comprehensive modeling datasets
- Deep understanding of responsible AI principles, governance, compliance, legal, and ethical considerations
- Experience partnering with data governance, model governance, and regulatory compliance teams
- Experience fostering and shaping a data science community, mentoring others
- Strong communication skills to explain model insights to technical, business, and executive audiences
- Master-level data science industry knowledge and insurance marketplace expertise
- Master's degree
- CPCU, ACAS or FCAS
- Extensive knowledge of insurance operations: pricing, product, claims, marketing, underwriting
- History of thought leadership (publishing, conference speaking, industry collaboration)
- Familiarity with responsible AI frameworks and ability to influence internal processes
CSAA Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CSAA Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by CSAA Insurance Group.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered good or competitive across many roles, with base compensation often viewed as solid for the work. Feedback suggests overall compensation feels stronger when flexibility and attainable bonuses are part of the package.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching and annual profit sharing, with immediate vesting, are highlighted as meaningful strengths in total rewards. Tuition reimbursement and student‑loan support further reinforce the company’s financial well‑being focus.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off or PTO, multiple paid company holidays, and dedicated paid enrichment time create a robust time‑off mix. A largely remote, flexible workplace helps employees make practical use of these benefits.
CSAA Insurance Group Insights
What We Do
Why we're forever forward -- At CSAA IG, one thing will always endure: our commitment to excellence in everything we do for our members, employees and communities. As insurance industry leaders, we know things can change in an instant. It’s why we’re here. We’re not afraid of change. We welcome it and use it to advance the cause. For employees, our cause is to become ever more inclusive and supportive of their goals and contributions. For our AAA Members, it’s finding new ways to help them prevent, prepare for and recover from whatever comes. For our communities, it’s exploring new ways of helping them meet evolving challenges. Whatever may happen, change becomes progress at CSAA IG. Benefits for today and for your future -- Benefits at CSAA IG represent our commitment to protect our employees by providing for their needs today and helping them prepare for a more secure future. Our suite of benefits is designed to provide for your physical, mental, social and financial health. Our sense of belonging keeps us together -- Belonging is the feeling of being welcomed and accepted for who you are and the qualities you bring. It’s knowing you’re heard and valued as an individual and employee. At CSAA IG, we share a strong sense of purpose and a hunger for adventure. Change should always be expected, but can’t always be predicted. Whatever happens, we remain true to our beliefs and clear on our purpose. We meet change head on and grow from each experience. A promise to act -- Life is uncertain, but we are not. When our AAA Members need us, we know how to move with the speed, expertise and confidence they rely on.
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