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Location US-AZ-Tempe Job Category Research and Data Analytics Position Type Regular Full Time Req ID 41332 Overview Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good! Work Arrangement: Hybrid This opportunity offers a hybrid work arrangement which means you will spend some time working in the office and some time working from home. Location: Tempe, Arizona Responsibilities State Farm is seeking an experienced data scientist with a passion for mentoring others to serve as a technical lead of the Modeling & Analytics Graduate Network (MAGNet) internship program. The MAGNet program is a primary pipeline for data science talent at State Farm. The individual selected for this role will have the chance to expand both their technical & leadership skills by overseeing the day-to-day operation of the MAGNet program based in Tempe, AZ, in cooperation with Arizona State University (ASU). The key responsibilities of this individual are hiring & developing graduate students working as year-round, State Farm MAGNet interns. These interns are tasked with solving applied data science problems at State Farm. In addition, the MAGNet lead will work closely with the MAGNet programs at other locations to source & scope project work for the MAGNet interns and will serve as a liaison between State Farm’s data science community & the sourcing graduate programs at ASU. Outside of the responsibilities of the MAGNet operation, the selected candidate will contribute to the development of AI/ML educational materials, intended for a variety of internal audiences. This is a full-time role with a hybrid working arrangement based out of Tempe, AZ. Why Join Our Data Science Team? Mentoring: this role provides a great opportunity to make an impact & positively influence the careers of aspiring data scientists Leadership: you will have the opportunity to lead the ASU MAGNet program, with responsibilities including, but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, development of others, project scoping, project management, & communication of outcomes to senior leadership Personal Development: MAGNet projects are scoped to be one semester in duration, so you will have the chance to get hands-on experience with a wide variety of AI/ML use cases that span multiple business areas & advanced analytic techniques. Qualifications Completed master’s or other advanced degree in an analytical field such as statistics, mathematics, economics, data science, quantitative marketing, operations research, industrial engineering, etc. A minimum of 4 years of applied experience developing predictive models in an industry setting Experience building advanced analytic solutions using generalized linear models and at least one of the following: time series analysis, cluster analysis, tree-based algorithms, or neural networks Proficiency with Python, R, or SAS Familiarity with cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS) or Linux Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple, diverse stakeholders across business areas and leadership levels Other Things we Look For: Experience serving as mentor/coach of junior data scientists or interns Experience managing multiple technical projects simultaneously Experience with designing, building, and implementing AI solutions (e.g., natural language processing, large language models, computer vision, generative AI) Experience with gathering and interpreting business requirements to design and create scalable data science solutions in a regulatory environment (including, but not limited to, insurance, healthcare, and finance). Familiarity with concepts related to the design of experiments & the analysis of unstructured data The Selection Process: After submitting your application, our recruitment team will carefully review your qualifications. If your profile aligns with our requirements, you may progress to the next stage of the selection process. The initial assessment will involve a video interview. This assessment will give you the opportunity to introduce yourself to them and showcase your data science fundamentals with some technical questions. Once you have completed and submitted the video interview our data science leadership will evaluate your responses. If selected to move forward, you will have the opportunity to participate in a live video interview with members of our hiring team. This interview will provide a chance for us to further assess your technical expertise and suitability for the role. Following the successful completion of the Hiring Team round, competitive candidates may be invited to the final stage of the process: a final loop interview. This round will involve interviews with members of our hiring panel, allowing us to gain deeper insights into your skills, and experiences. What Else? Volunteer opportunities: Get involved and give back to the community! Continuing Education Support: We support opportunities for you to learn and grow! A Learning Culture: Mentoring, Professional Designations, Employee Development, and more! Exceptional 401k Plan We embrace Diversity and Inclusion: We are one team, and it is simply the right thing to do! Learn more about our benefits at State Farm Careers! **Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B Visa) for this opportunity. ** Our Benefits Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week! Potential starting salary range: $110,000 - $150,000 Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family! Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus. Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more! Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring. Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union! Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you! Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund. Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary. Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

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