About Assurance

Assurance IQ is a technology company headquartered in Seattle. We were acquired by Prudential (NYSE: PRU) to further the joint mission of improving financial wellness across the world.

Our team of world class software engineers, data scientists, and business professionals work every day to expand our product offerings and the reach of our platform. We simplify the complex world of insurance and financial services into straightforward, valuable solutions to improve people's lives. We start by asking customers a few questions, so our system can learn about their needs; from there, our ground-breaking, proprietary platform takes over and analyzes the thousands of data points that make customers unique. This is how we create custom-tailored plans for each customer; plans built precisely for their needs and budget. Our platform serves as the intersection between customer and seller, technology, and the human touch.

At Assurance, we are innovative, persevering, collaborative, calculated, and authentic, and we're working together to improve the lives of millions!

About the Position 

Assurance is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Data Scientist to join our Shopper Outreach and Interaction team within the larger Data Science department. This role has a heavy focus on data modelling, metrics development, analysis, and experimentation. We’re looking for someone excited about crafting top-notch data products and utilizing them to conduct thorough investigations, pinpointing areas of potential growth for our business.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement advanced data models to extract valuable insights from complex datasets.
• Build robust data pipelines for efficient processing, ensuring high data quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of opportunity for analysis, deriving actionable insights to drive business decisions.
• Provide expertise in designing experiments and A/B tests, measuring outcomes, and contributing to data-driven decision-making.
• Employ statistical techniques and (if appropriate) machine learning algorithms to analyze data and uncover patterns, trends, and opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in either Python or R, and expertise in SQL.
• Experience and working knowledge of data pipelines and advanced data manipulation. 
• Experience with BI tools like Tableau or Looker (preferred), or any other industry tool such Qlik, PowerBI, Spotfire, etc.
• Excellent communication ability – you can explain your work in a way that anyone on the team can understand, and you can frame problems in a way that ensures the right question is being asked. 
• Business Acumen – you are always eager to understand how the business works, and more specifically, how your work impacts the business.
• Enthusiastic yet humble – you are excited about the work you do, but you are also humble enough to embrace feedback – you don’t need to be the smartest person in the room. 
• Bachelors degree in mathematics, statistics, data science or related field of study. 
• Ability to work independently, with little oversight or guidance.

Nice to have:

• Experience with data framework tools, such as dbt.
• Familiarity with common machine learning models and their use.
• Capable of performing an in-depth analysis and summarizing findings inone day.
• Comfortable having conversations with our executive team and non-technical team members to distill down their needs and to deliver actionable insights.

Note: Assurance is required by multiple state and city laws to include the salary range on position postings when hiring in those specific locals. The salary range for this position will be between $110,000-$160,000 and may be eligible for additional bonus or commission plans + benefits. Eligibility to participate in the bonus or commission plans is subject to the rules governing those programs, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and/or organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.

Choose Assurance Because:

· Exceptional base salary plus bonus structure

· Comprehensive benefits which include, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more

· Unlimited paid vacation, sick leave, plus paid holidays.

· Growth opportunities, advance your career rapidly, we offer leadership development training and promote from within.

· Ongoing coaching and career development including individual and group coaching sessions.

· Fast paced, high performance environment.