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Jobs

From: Scott Maruskin
Date: 26 May 2006
Subject: Des Moines, IA, USA: Specialist, Pricing at Nationwide Insurance

JOB SUMMARY:
Performs statistical analyses, interpreting internal and external data sources to support the delivery of analytical services to internal clients. Responsible for the development and maintenance of predictive models used to drive business objectives, as directed by supervisor. Extracts and prepares modeling data using SQL and SAS from multiple internal/external data sources.

RELATIONSHIP: Manager/Director

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Gathers, analyzes and interprets a wide variety of data to support business, customer and/or financial objectives.
  2. Develops and maintains predictive statistical/data mining models to provide the functionality necessary to drive business objectives.
  3. Selects data samples and analyzes collected information to understand business performance and modeling objectives.
  4. Prepares reports, charts, tables and other visual aids as necessary.
  5. Designs proper statistical analysis with guidance from supervisor.
  6. Validates, tracks and updates models periodically and provides validation reports as requested.
  7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Masters or PhD degree in quantitative field.

Licenses/Designations: None required.

Experience:
Three years related experience with large data bases, analytical problem solving in a business environment, and with programming models and queries. Statistical / Data mining experience should cover many of the following techniques: regression, generalized linear models, decision trees, neural networks, genetic algorithms, support vector machines, time series, Markov processes, and experimental design.

Knowledge:
Working knowledge of data management, project management, data analysis, manipulation and extraction of multi-terabyte analytical platforms. Prefer some industry knowledge.

Skills and Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with business unit leadership and team leaders. Ability to efficiently manipulate large datasets using SQL. Ability to operate a personal computer and multiple statistical and business software packages (i.e., SAS, Hyperion, Salford Systems).

Values:
Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values and Guiding Behaviors.

Staffing Exceptions:
Staffing exceptions to the above minimum job requirements must be approved by the: Director/Officer, and HR Consultant

JOB CONDITIONS:
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Extended and/or non-standard hours based on project needs.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Contact:
Please submit your resume to marusks1@nationwide.com.


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