Data Scientist jobs in Omaha, NE

DATA SCIENTIST

PHYSICIANS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

DUTIES: Develops a data science capability that supports insurance pricing, valuation, and marketing platforms. Creates detailed analysis and operational recommendations through intense mathematical analysis, collaboration with subject matter experts, model design, and development. Leverages in-house “Big Data" to design, implement, and build models/machine learning algorithms on computing clusters, providing technical and strategic vision, expertise, and depth to the organization.

EDUCATION: Position requires, at a minimum, a Master’s degree in Math/Statistics, Data Science, or related field.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 4 years experience with at least one scripting language, such as Python or PHP.  Experience with an analysis tool, such as SciPy, R, Matlab, or SAS required. Experience with relational or NoSQL database queries required. Experience working with large data sets and leveraging distributed computing tools (Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Nutch, etc.).

REFERENCE:  Persons interested in this position may send correspondence to:
    Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
    Attn: Connie Jenson
    2600 Dodge Street
    Omaha, NE 68131

Please reference Code # 946017

Position is located in Omaha, Nebraska.  Applicant must have proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.  Employer policy is to conduct pre employment drug testing, background check, and reference checks.