[Hiring] Senior Principal Data Analyst @GEICO

Role Description

Under minimal supervision, develops and maintains robust data solutions, reporting frameworks, dashboards, and visualizations that drive business insights and support strategic decision-making. Partners closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, architects, governance teams, and technology partners to translate business requirements into scalable analytical solutions. This role is responsible for leading complex analytical initiatives, overseeing data preparation and governance activities, developing reporting and modeling solutions, and identifying opportunities to improve business performance through data-driven decision making. The position supports a variety of business functions, including Underwriting, Claims, Marketing, Advertising, and Product Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Strategy & Analytics:
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of data models, analytical solutions, reports, and dashboards.
  • Manage complex data extraction, transformation, and validation processes to ensure data quality and accuracy.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert across multiple business and data domains.
  • Translate business problems into analytical approaches and actionable recommendations.
  • Perform advanced statistical analysis, data mining, forecasting, and research to support business objectives.
  • Develop innovative solutions to address complex business challenges and improve operational performance.
  • Lead data exploration, proof-of-concept initiatives, and research efforts to evaluate emerging analytical methodologies.
• Data Management & Governance:
  • Oversee departmental data sources and ensure consistent application of data standards and governance practices.
  • Validate, reconcile, and monitor data sources for reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy.
  • Develop and maintain documentation including data definitions, business rules, technical specifications, and analytical methodologies.
  • Identify, assess, and implement new data sources and technologies to improve analytics capabilities.
  • Partner with Data Governance and Technology teams to support enterprise data initiatives.
• Reporting & Business Intelligence:
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of management reporting related to key business and operational metrics.
  • Design and automate recurring reports, scorecards, and dashboards to improve efficiency and insight delivery.
  • Analyze trends related to loss frequency, severity, geographic performance, customer behavior, operational effectiveness, and product performance.
  • Present analytical findings and business recommendations to leadership and stakeholder groups.
• Project Leadership:
  • Lead cross-functional analytical projects from concept through implementation.
  • Manage project plans, priorities, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
  • Drive execution of analytical initiatives supporting strategic business objectives and product enhancements.
  • Coordinate with technology teams on system enhancements, data requirements, and testing activities.
  • Support production implementation of analytical models and business solutions.
• Process Improvement & Innovation:
  • Automate and optimize existing processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies, analytical techniques, and best practices.
  • Identify opportunities to increase business value through advanced analytics and process innovation.
  • Consult with business partners on analytical strategies, decision support, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing:
  • Provide guidance and technical leadership to junior analysts and team members.
  • Review analytical work products and provide coaching to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Develop and deliver training on analytical methods, tools, data interpretation, and business applications.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and analytical excellence.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Required: Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
  • Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline.
  • Minimum 9 years of analytical experience with a Bachelor's degree, OR Minimum 7 years of analytical experience with a Master's degree.
  • Experience leading complex analytical projects and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience working within insurance, financial services, or other highly data-driven environments preferred.
  • Strong background supporting business functions such as Claims, Underwriting, Marketing, Product Management, or Pricing.
• Technical Skills:
  • Required: Advanced SQL/SAS SQL proficiency.
  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms and databases.
  • Strong proficiency in R.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
    • Pivot Tables
    • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
    • Charts and data visualization
    • Complex formulas and analysis
  • Experience creating analytical reports, dashboards, and data models.
  • Ability to apply statistical, mathematical, and data mining techniques to solve business problems.
  • Preferred: Python programming experience.
  • Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
  • Experience with machine learning and predictive analytics.
  • Familiarity with data governance and data quality frameworks.
• Business Knowledge:
  • Understanding of insurance products, rating methodologies, and insurance principles.
  • Knowledge of Claims, Underwriting, Marketing, Agency Operations, or related insurance functions.
  • Experience with project management, process improvement, and operational analytics.
  • Strong ability to translate data insights into business recommendations.
• Competencies:
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Project Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Data Storytelling and Communication
  • Innovation and Continuous Improvement
  • Collaboration and Influencing Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Mentoring and Team Development

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Ability to learn and apply complex technical, business, and operational concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including seeing, hearing, speaking, and using computer systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
• Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.