Manager, Research and Development I

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.

Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

DUTIES: Develop the statistical methods and procedures used to ensure data validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy. Design and develop appropriate data sampling techniques, and statistical methods to solve business and technical problems, address business user needs, and answer business and research questions. Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest. Develop and manage software applications or programming for statistical modeling and graphic analysis. Manage analysts in updating existing predictive models, reports or data pulls. Consult on the creation of new models, reports and data pulls. Draw insights and make recommendations based on assigned analysis. Expert on industry and business background. Advance in modeling techniques and available hardware/software big data solutions. Draw insights and make recommendations for projects across the team. Act as subject matter expert in multiple areas. Respond to ad-hoc requests. Prepare department business plans, staffing projections and budgets. Requisition supplies and materials necessary for efficient operation. Review plans and budgets periodically to achieve cost reduction where possible. Interview and/or approve job applicants for employment. Conduct and/or review associate performance appraisals. initiate or approve salary adjustments, performance ratings, and other personnel changes. Counsel associates and take disciplinary action or terminate the employment of associates as appropriate. Supervise and provide instructions for workers on data collection, processing and tabulation, and statistical data interpretation to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information. Manage large amounts of data processing for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers. May require pre-hire technical screen. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office. Multiple positions open. Salary $110,000 to $220,000 per year.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Operation Research, or a related quantitative and analytics field. Seven (7) years of experience in the job offered, or related occupation. Employer will also accept a Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Operation Research, or a related quantitative and analytics field and Five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Experience with the following special skills: SAS SQL; Cloud database; R (programming language); Excel v-look-up, pivot tables, charts and graphing; Analyzing data using statistical, mathematical, or data mining methods; Insurance rating products and principles; Claims, Underwriting, Marketing or Agent; and Process control and project management.

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The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.